The Head Man (1928)
Up With Laughter! Down With Gloom!
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.
Director: Edward F. Cline
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 65 min
Release Date: July 8, 1928
Cast
- Charles Murray - Watts (as Charlie Murray)
- Loretta Young - Carol Watts
- Larry Kent - Billy Hurd
- Lucien Littlefield - Ed Barnes
- E.J. Ratcliffe - Wareham
- Irving Bacon - Mayor
- Harvey Clark - McKugg
- Sylvia Ashton - Mrs. Briggs
- Dot Farley - Mrs. Denny
- Martha Mattox - Twin
Screenplay
- Howard J. Green
- Harvey F. Thew (Screenplay)
- Harvey F. Thew (Story)
- Harry Leon Wilson (Story)
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures, First National Pictures
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Edward F. Cline
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Head Man about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Head Man?
- The Head Man was directed by Edward F. Cline.
- Who stars in The Head Man?
- The Head Man stars Charles Murray, Loretta Young, Larry Kent, Lucien Littlefield, E.J. Ratcliffe, Irving Bacon.
- How long is The Head Man?
- The Head Man has a runtime of 1h 5m (65 minutes).
- What genre is The Head Man?
- The Head Man is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Head Man produced?
- The Head Man was produced in United States of America.