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The Great Man Votes
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The Great Man Votes

1939-01-13 · 72 min · ★ 6.4

Drama · Comedy

In 1923, Gregory Vance, a widower with two children, is a former scholar who has turned from book to bottle. He works, slightly, as a night-watchman, and his children, who know him for what he is and what he isn't, are his only admirers. Then, it is discovered that he is the only registered voter in a key precinct and the politicians, from both parties, arrive in droves bearing inducements. What he does about this situation, and the relatives who want to take his children away from him make up the story.

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Directors
Garson Kanin
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

John BarrymoreJohn BarrymoreVance
Virginia WeidlerVirginia WeidlerJoan
Katharine AlexanderKatharine AlexanderMiss Billow
Peter HoldenDonald
Donald MacBrideDonald MacBrideIron Hat McCarthy
William DemarestWilliam DemarestCharles Dole
Elisabeth RisdonElisabeth RisdonPhoebe Ainslee
Brandon TynanBrandon TynanChester Ainslee
Granville BatesGranville BatesThe Mayor
Luis AlberniLuis AlberniManos
Roy GordonRoy GordonByrne
Esther DaleEsther DaleMrs. Markham
Benny BartlettBenny BartlettDavy McCarthy
Murray AlperMurray AlperTri-County Distribution Truck Driver
Matthew BeardMatthew BeardDavy's Friend
Joseph E. BernardJoseph E. Bernard'Brad' Bradley
Maurice CassMaurice CassChildren's Society Report Writer
Paul EvertonPaul EvertonMr. Offer
Bud GearyBud GearyCement Man
Darwood KayeDarwood KayeBoy Reading News Clipping

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