Politics (1931 film)

Politics is a 1931 American pre-Code comedy film directed by Charles Reisner and written by Wells Root and Robert E. Hopkins. The film stars Marie Dressler, Polly Moran, Roscoe Ates, Karen Morley, and William Bakewell. The film was released on July 25, 1931, by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.[1][2]

Politics
Theatrical release poster
Directed byCharles Reisner
Screenplay byWells Root
Robert E. Hopkins
Story byZelda Sears
Malcolm Stuart Boylan
StarringMarie Dressler
Polly Moran
Roscoe Ates
CinematographyClyde De Vinna
Edited byWilliam S. Gray
Production
company
Distributed byMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Release date
  • July 25, 1931 (1931-07-25)
Running time
73 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Plot

Crime runs rampant in Lake City and the corrupt mayor is running for another term of office and it looks as though he will win it until the women of the town, disgusted with the situation, back homebody Hattie Burns to run against him. The Women band against the men and a veritable "battle of the sexes" is on. In the end, Hattie slides to victory.

Cast

References

  1. "Politics (1931) - Overview - TCM.com". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved November 13, 2014.
  2. "Politics". AFI. Retrieved November 13, 2014.
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