The Chief
A timid man (Ed Wynn) is thrust into the spotlight when his father is honored as a hero. He blunders into a series of adventures because of a woman (Dorothy Mackaill) and becomes a hero himself. Although two political parties try to use him for their benefit, he unwittingly foils all their plans. This is based on Wynn's famous radio character, and the film ends with Wynn on his own radio show.
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United States
More Information on The Chief
A timid man (Ed Wynn) is thrust into the spotlight when his father is honored as a hero. He blunders into a series of adventures because of a woman (Dorothy Mackaill) and becomes a hero himself. Although two political parties try to use him for their benefit, he unwittingly foils all their plans. This is based on Wynn's famous radio character, and the film ends with Wynn on his own radio show. The Chief featuring Ed Wynn and Charles 'Chic' Sale is not currently available to stream, rent, or buy but you can add it to your want to see list for updates. It's a comedy movie.
Director
Charles Reisner
Henry Summers
Ed Wynn
Uncle Joe
Charles 'Chic' Sale
Dixie Dean
Dorothy Mackaill
Willie
Mickey Rooney
Dan O'Rourke
William 'Stage' Boyd
Paul Clayton
C. Henry Gordon
Al Morgan
Purnell Pratt
Ma Summers
Effie Ellster
Big Mike
Nat Pendleton
Dapper Dan
Bradley Page
Greek Clothing Merchant
George Givot
Blink, a Henchman
Tom Wilson
Frank, a Henchman
Bob Perry
Man at Alderman Meeting (uncredited)
Luis Alberni
Gussie, Assistant Ringmaster (uncredited)
Jack Baxley
Man Dropping Coin in Hat
Heinie Conklin
Boy at Circus
George Ernest
Arresting Policeman
Jim Farley
Fireman
Frank Hagney
Sam, a Henchman
Eddie Hart
Henchman Who Gets Kicked (uncredited)
Al Hill
Writer
Arthur Caesar
Writer
Robert E. Hopkins
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