The read
It runs a compact 1h 9m.
Synopsis
President Franklin Roosevelt appoints a theatrical producer as the new Secretary of Amusement in order to cheer up an American public still suffering through the Depression. The new secretary soon runs afoul of political lobbyists out to destroy his department.
Ratings
IMDb5.4/10
12 audience votes
Key crew
- Hamilton MacFaddenDirector
- Arthur LangeOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Warner BaxterLawrence Cromwell
- Madge EvansMary Adams
- James DunnJimmy Dugan
- Sylvia FroosSylvia Froos
- John BolesJohn Boles
- Arthur ByronJohn Harly
- Shirley TempleShirley Dugan
- Ralph MorganSecretary to President
- Jimmy DallasBoy Scout
- Tess GardellaAunt Jemima
- Frank MitchellSenator Danforth
- Jack DurantSenator Short
Stills
Themes
underdogpre-code