The Chief
1933•1h 5m•5.5•Released
Comedy
The dim-witted son of a heroic fire chief tries to follow in his late father's footsteps, only to become the unknowing pawn of corrupt politicians.
Director
Charles Reisner
Writer
Arthur Caesar, Robert E. Hopkins
Languages
English
Studio
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Cast
Ed Wynn
Henry Summers
Charles 'Chic' Sale
Uncle Joe
Dorothy Mackaill
Dixie Dean
Mickey Rooney
Willie
William 'Stage' Boyd
Dan O'Rourke
C. Henry Gordon
Paul Clayton
Effie Ellsler
Ma Summers
Purnell Pratt
Al Morgan
Nat Pendleton
Big Mike
Bradley Page
Dapper Dan
George Givot
Greek Clothing Merchant
Tom Wilson
Blink, a Henchman
Bob Perry
Frank, a Henchman
Luis Alberni
Man at Alderman Meeting (uncredited)
Jack Baxley
Gussie, Assistant Ringmaster (uncredited)
Production
Company
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Producer
Harry Rapf
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