Middle-aged widow Hattie Burns becomes fed up when local small-town politicians ignore corruption and decides to run for mayor herself.Middle-aged widow Hattie Burns becomes fed up when local small-town politicians ignore corruption and decides to run for mayor herself.Middle-aged widow Hattie Burns becomes fed up when local small-town politicians ignore corruption and decides to run for mayor herself.
Roscoe Ates
- Peter Higgins
- (as Rosco Ates)
Frankie Bailey
- Extra
- (uncredited)
Nick Copeland
- Henchman
- (uncredited)
Claire Du Brey
- Rally Leader
- (uncredited)
Robert Dudley
- Husband Getting Haircut
- (uncredited)
Ann Dvorak
- Rally Audience Extra
- (uncredited)
Dorothy Granger
- Newlywed
- (uncredited)
Henry Hall
- Police Sergeant
- (uncredited)
DeWitt Jennings
- Police Chief
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaMarie Dressler as a matter of fact, in real life, was in the famous Red Strike of 1919, when millions of people were in strike, the stage actors also joined and like the strike on this movie, the stage actors with the help of musicians won.She can be seen in a documentary about Broadawy hosted by Julie Andrews. Check on YouTube.
- Quotes
Hattie Burns: You must be pretty proud of yourself, breaking up our meeting like that.
Peter Higgins: After that, you couldn't run for a streetcar!
- Crazy creditsThis story is dedicated to women - who have been fighting for their rights ever since Adam and Eve started the loose-leaf system.
- ConnectionsReferences The Stolen Jools (1931)
- SoundtracksA Bird in a Gilded Cage
(1900) (uncredited)
Music by Harry von Tilzer
Lyrics by Arthur J. Lamb
Sung a cappella by Marie Dressler as she plucks a chicken
Featured review
Great Teaming of Dressler and Moran
Even tho this is a slight film, Politics is entertaining and moves along nicely. Marie Dressler was one of the very best star actresses of her time. She could swing from comedy to drama in a heartbeat. After a big comeback in late silent films, Dressler charged into talkies and became a top star. Teamed with Polly Moran in 3 starring roles, Dressler struts her stuff here as a widow who gets pushed into running for mayor in a town plagued by gangsters and speakeasies. Nothing special plot wise but solid performances by the stars. Karen Morley, Roscoe Ates, William Bakewell, Claire de Brey, Robert Dudley, John Miljan, and Joan Marsh co-star. But Dressler is the main reason to watch this 1931 comedy/drama, and she is tops.
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- drednm
- Apr 28, 2005
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- Hell Bent for Election
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- Runtime1 hour 13 minutes
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