Movie·1933·1h 5m
The Chief
Directed By
Charles Reisner
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
The dim-witted son of a heroic fire chief tries to follow in his late father's footsteps, only to become the unknowing pawn of corrupt politicians.
Written By
Arthur Caesar, Robert E. Hopkins
Producer
Harry Rapf
Cinematography
Edward Paul
Editor
William S. Gray
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
2 votes
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// cast
Cast
Ed Wynn
Henry Summers
Charles 'Chic' Sale
Uncle Joe
Dorothy Mackaill
Dixie Dean
Mickey Rooney
Willie
William 'Stage' Boyd
Dan O'Rourke
C. Henry Gordon
Paul Clayton
Effie Ellsler
Ma Summers
Purnell Pratt
Al Morgan
Nat Pendleton
Big Mike
Bradley Page
Dapper Dan
George Givot
Greek Clothing Merchant
Tom Wilson
Blink, a Henchman
Bob Perry
Frank, a Henchman
Luis Alberni
Man at Alderman Meeting (uncredited)
Jack Baxley
Gussie, Assistant Ringmaster (uncredited)
Heinie Conklin
Man Dropping Coin in Hat
George Ernest
Boy at Circus
Jim Farley
Arresting Policeman
// crew
Crew
Charles Reisner
Director
Edward Paul
Director of Photography
William S. Gray
Editor
Harry Rapf
Producer
Arthur Caesar
Writer
Robert E. Hopkins
Writer
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