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The Head Man

8.019281h 5mMovieComedy

Because he refuses to be a tool for a political mob, Watts, an ex-senator, is relegated to the public wastebasket. When he opposes a rival politician in a mayoral campaign, Watts evokes the public's sympathy and is elected to the mayor's chair, again becoming a power in local politics.

DirectorEdward F. Cline
WritersHarvey F. Thew·Harry Leon Wilson

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Cast · Directed by Edward F. Cline

CMCharles Murray
Charles Murray
Watts (as Charlie Murray)
LYLoretta Young
Loretta Young
Carol Watts
LKLarry Kent
Larry Kent
Billy Hurd
LLLucien Littlefield
Lucien Littlefield
Ed Barnes
ERE.J. Ratcliffe
E.J. Ratcliffe
Wareham
IBIrving Bacon
Irving Bacon
Mayor
HCHarvey Clark
Harvey Clark
McKugg
SASylvia Ashton
Sylvia Ashton
Mrs. Briggs
DFDot Farley
Dot Farley
Mrs. Denny
MMMartha Mattox
Martha Mattox
Twin
RGRosa Gore
Rosa Gore
Twin

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