The Chief

Nov 3, 1933

1h 5m

★ 5.5

Overview

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.

Genres

Comedy

Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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Cast

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

Ma Summers

Effie Ellsler

Al Morgan

Purnell Pratt

Big Mike

Nat Pendleton

Dapper Dan

Bradley Page

Greek Clothing Merchant

George Givot

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