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This isn't a remake of the 1932 Warner Brothers comedy starring Warren William, Bette Davis and Guy Kibbee, although it is very similar. The portly Kibbee was the political candidate in that film for a federal government elected position, and here it's Philip Terry (best known as being Mr. Joan Crawford #3), back from the war, and only wanting to go back to his old job and live a quiet life. But circumstances draw him into a campaign for alderman in his home town, basically used as a patsy by the crooked men (Donald MacBride and Allen Jenkins) in charge of his candidacy.

So having taken a detour from his goals, he finds support from MacBride's secretary (Ann Savage) who eventually sees through her employer's schemes. Also in support are Jane Darwell as Terry's aunt and Edward Gargan as his cousin, as well as a slew of other familiar character actors in smaller roles. The film definitely has a light atmosphere with some serious themes, good performances and a cheerful slice of small town Americana, corny at times (especially when Darwell makes her famous corned beef), but a rousing celebration of Democratic values that the world was still busy celebrating the victory after the end of a long war for freedom.