The President Vanishes (1934)
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Based upon a novel anonymously written by Rex Stout, The President Vanishes has as its title character a peace-loving man with distinct anti-interventionist views. As the picture opens, President Craig Stanley (A.S. Byron) finds himself in a bit of a bind: he fervently believes that the United… More Based upon a novel anonymously written by Rex Stout, The President Vanishes has as its title character a peace-loving man with distinct anti-interventionist views. As the picture opens, President Craig Stanley (A.S. Byron) finds himself in a bit of a bind: he fervently believes that the United States should stay out of the war in Europe, but the tide of public opinion seems to be turning against him, influenced by a loud and demonstrative fascist group (the Gray Shirts), influential arms manufacturers and powerful pro-war publishers. Congress seems to be unflinchingly pro-war, and is about to meet to "discuss" whether America should get involved in the deadly conflict. Suddenly, a surprise announcement is made: the President has been kidnapped. Overnight, public opinion regarding the war reverses. The American people, knowing of the President's strong anti-war stance, believe that the pro-war forces are behind the abduction, resulting in rioting and national unrest. ~ Craig Butler, Rovi
- Directed By
- William A. Wellman
- Genres
- Mystery & Suspense, Drama
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Jan 1, 1934 Wide
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Cast
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A.S. Byron
as President Craig Stanley, President Stanl...
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Janet Beecher
as Mrs. Craig
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Paul Kelly
as Chick Moffat
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Peggy Conklin
as Alma Cronin
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Rosalind Russell
as Sally Voorman
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Sidney Blackmer
as D.L. Voorman
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Douglas Wood
as Roger Grant
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Walter Kingsford
as Drew
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DeWitt Jennings
as Cullen
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Charles Grapewin
as Richard Norton
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Charles Richman
as Corcoran
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Jason Robards Sr.
as Kilbourne
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Paul Harvey
as Skinner
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Robert McWade
as Vice President Molleson
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Edward Arnold
as Secretary of War Wardell
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Osgood Perkins
as Harris Brownell
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Edward Ellis
as Lincoln Lee
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Andy Devine
as Val Orcott
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Harry Woods
as Kramer
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Irene Franklin
as Mrs. Orcott
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Tom Dugan
as Nolan
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Clara Blandick
as Mrs. Delling
- Charles K. French
- Emmett C. King
- Ed Mortimer
- William Worthington
- Edgar Lewis
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Henry J. Hebert
as Politician
- Charles Meakin
- Art Howard
- Edgar Sherrod
- Arthur Byron
