A charismatic peddler from the bayous finds his true calling in politics. Is he a demagogue in the making?A charismatic peddler from the bayous finds his true calling in politics. Is he a demagogue in the making?A charismatic peddler from the bayous finds his true calling in politics. Is he a demagogue in the making?
Lon Chaney Jr.
- Spurge McManamee
- (as Lon Chaney)
Lee Aaker
- Johnny Briscoe
- (uncredited)
Victor Adamson
- Townsman
- (uncredited)
Carl Andre
- Townsman
- (uncredited)
Nadine Ashdown
- Minor Role
- (uncredited)
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- Writers
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- TriviaEleventh and final time that James Cagney co-starred with his close friend Frank McHugh, the first time being The Crowd Roars (1932).
- Goofs(at around 15 mins) Hank and Verity are walking towards Mr. Castleberry's mansion, a boom mic shadow can be seen moving in front of them, going from the top to the middle of the screen.
- Quotes
Verity Wade: It's these folks. They're all so wonderful.
Hank Martin: Well, all folks is wonderful. You just have to know the right place to kick 'em in.
Verity Wade: What?
Hank Martin: Sure. It's like learnin' to play a musical instrument by ear. All you gotta know is what place to push to get what note. Then pretty soon, everybody's dancin'...to your tune.
- Alternate versionsThe most commonly shown television version was very extensively cut (over 20 minutes) for time, mainly in the second half, to the point where the plot is very hard to follow.
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An interesting idea but over the top
The idea of this movie is an interesting one and the political shenanigans are convincing but unfortunately the performance by James Cagney is distinctly over the top. A certain amount of playing to the gallery is appropriate to campaigning but the constant declaiming by Cagney is very wearing; to say nothing of the singing and hammy marching!
It's a shame because some of the supporting performances are excellent, particularly Barbara Hale and Jeanne Cagney.
I would have given this a lower score were it not for the worthwhile content; it's a pity that was let down by the realisation.
It's a shame because some of the supporting performances are excellent, particularly Barbara Hale and Jeanne Cagney.
I would have given this a lower score were it not for the worthwhile content; it's a pity that was let down by the realisation.
- KIM_HARRIS
- Jan 5, 2010
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- Runtime1 hour 28 minutes
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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