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The Chief

5.519331h 5mMovieComedy

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.

DirectorCharles Reisner
WritersArthur Caesar·Robert E. Hopkins
ProducerHarry Rapf

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Cast · Directed by Charles Reisner

EWEd Wynn
Ed Wynn
Henry Summers
CSCharles 'Chic' Sale
Charles 'Chic' Sale
Uncle Joe
DMDorothy Mackaill
Dorothy Mackaill
Dixie Dean
MRMickey Rooney
Mickey Rooney
Willie
WBWilliam 'Stage' Boyd
William 'Stage' Boyd
Dan O'Rourke
CGC. Henry Gordon
C. Henry Gordon
Paul Clayton
EEEffie Ellsler
Effie Ellsler
Ma Summers
PPPurnell Pratt
Purnell Pratt
Al Morgan
NPNat Pendleton
Nat Pendleton
Big Mike
BPBradley Page
Bradley Page
Dapper Dan
GGGeorge Givot
George Givot
Greek Clothing Merchant
TWTom Wilson
Tom Wilson
Blink, a Henchman

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The Chief — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Chief?

The Chief isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The Chief on Netflix?

No, The Chief is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is The Chief on Amazon Prime Video?

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The Chief isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Chief?

The Chief hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around December 22, 1933. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.