Senator Was Indiscreet (1947)
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Acclaimed playwright George S. Kaufman made his directorial debut with this broad political satire. Senator Melvin G. Ashton (William Powell) is a long-time congressman for whom the phrase "dumb as a log" would be fitting if one were not afraid of insulting the trees. After more than… More Acclaimed playwright George S. Kaufman made his directorial debut with this broad political satire. Senator Melvin G. Ashton (William Powell) is a long-time congressman for whom the phrase "dumb as a log" would be fitting if one were not afraid of insulting the trees. After more than twenty years of representing his clueless constituents, Ashton decides to take a shot at the presidential race, and hires Lew Gibson (Peter Lind Hayes) is his press agent. Party topkick Dinty (Charles D. Brown) considers Ashton an utterly hopeless candidate, especially after he begins making fantastic campaign promises no one could possibly keep, but Ashton turns out to be a bit more shrewd than expected. The senator has kept a detailed journal documenting the many underhanded deals his colleagues have had their hands in over the years; all he has to do is slip the diary to a reporter and most of congress will be run out of town on a rail. This possibility seem all the more urgent when Ashton starts dating Poppy McNaughton (Ella Raines), a journalist. The Senator Was Indiscreet boasts a fine supporting cast, including Ray Collins, Allen Jenkins, Hans Conreid, and a cameo appearance from Myrna Loy. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Directed By
- George S. Kaufman
- Written By
- Charles MacArthur
- Genres
- Comedy
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Jan 1, 1947 Wide
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Cast
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Rodney Bell
as Politicos
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William Powell
as Sen. Melvin G. Ashton
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Ella Raines
as Poppy McNaughton
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Whit Bissell
as Oakes
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Oliver Blake
as Indian
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Arleen Whelan
as Valerie Shepherd
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Charles D. Brown
as Dinty
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Peter Lind Hayes
as Lew Gibson
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Claire Carleton
as Ingred
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Edward Clark
as Eddie
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Myrna Loy
as Mrs. Ashton
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Iron Eyes Cody
as Indian
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Ray Collins
as Houlihan
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Hans Conried
as Waiter
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Cynthia Corley
as Helen
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Boyd Davis
as Politicos
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Tom Dugan
as Attendant at Stand
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William Forrest
as US Officer
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Allen Jenkins
as Farrell
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Milton Parsons
as "You Know Who"
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Francis Pierlot
as Frank
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William Vedder
as Book Dealer
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John Wald
as Broadcaster
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Douglas Wood
as University President
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John Bagni
as Italian Waiter
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Billy Bletcher
as Newsboy
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Sven Hugo Borg
as Swedish Waiter
- John K. Butler
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Chief Thundercloud
as Indian
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Eddie Coke
as Ticket Buyer
- Martin Garralaga
- Ethan Laidlaw
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Leonardo Scavino
as French Waiter
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George Mann
as Texan
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Howard Mitchell
as Guest
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William Newell
as Elevator Operator
- Franklin Parker
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Beatrice Roberts
as Woman
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Walter Soderling
as Hotel Clerk
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Mike Stokey
as Night Clerk
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Clarence Straight
as Reporter
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Norma Varden
as Woman at Banquet
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Mervin Williams
as Newsreel Man
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Don Wilson
as Commentator
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Chief Yowlachie
as Indian
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Gene Fowler
as Charlie
- Jimmy Clark
- Tom Coleman
- Watson Downs
- Richard H. Gordon
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John Valentine
as Desk Clerk
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Russ Whiteman
as Bellboy
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John Alban
as Politico
- Rex Dale
- Alex Davidoff
- Bruce Riley
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Dutch Schlickenmeyer
as Ticket Buyer
- Cedric Stevens
- John O'Connor
