The read
Critics rate it 37 points higher than audiences do. It runs a compact 1h 27m.
Synopsis
A show troupe is engaged by Judge Culliman, who is running for Governor, to enhance his political campaign. When the inebriated Judge has to be replaced in doing his campaign speech by the troupe crooner, Eric Land, his political backers decide that they want him to run for Governor in the Judge's place. Romance, music, political corruption and the election results follow.
Ratings
IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes100%
Critics rate it 37 points higher than audiences do.
10 audience votes
Key crew
- Nunnally JohnsonScreenplay
- Roy Del RuthDirector
Cast
- Dick PowellEric Land
- Ann DvorakSally Mason
- Fred AllenNed Lyman
- Paul WhitemanHimself - Bandleader
- Patsy KellyPhoebe Mason
- RamonaDancer
- Raymond WalburnJudge Culliman
- David RubinoffCast
- Benny BakerTammany
- Andrew TombesMr. Grass
- Alan DinehartMr. Kruger
- Paul HarveyMaxwell
Stills
Themes
governorjudgespeech