The Great Man Votes
“A MAN WITH A HOLE IN HIS PANTS”
Synopsis
In 1923, Gregory Vance, a widower with two children, is a former scholar who has turned from book to bottle. He works, slightly, as a night-watchman, and his children, who know him for what he is and what he isn't, are his only admirers. Then, it is discovered that he is the only registered voter in a key precinct and the politicians, from both parties, arrive in droves bearing inducements. What he does about this situation, and the relatives who want to take his children away from him make up the story.
Top Cast
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John Barrymore
Vance
Virginia Weidler
Joan
Katharine Alexander
Miss Billow
Peter Holden
Donald
Donald MacBride
Iron Hat McCarthy
William Demarest
Charles Dole
Elisabeth Risdon
Phoebe Ainslee
Brandon Tynan
Chester Ainslee
Granville Bates
The Mayor
Luis Alberni
Manos
Roy Gordon
Byrne
Esther Dale
Mrs. Markham
Benny Bartlett
Davy McCarthy
Murray Alper
Tri-County Distribution Truck Driver
Matthew Beard
Davy's Friend
Joseph E. Bernard
'Brad' Bradley
Maurice Cass
Children's Society Report Writer
Paul Everton
Mr. Offer
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 13, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Garson Kanin
- Screenplay & Story
- John Twist
- Original Title
- The Great Man Votes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Garson Kanin
John Twist, Gordon Malherbe Hillman
Department Leadership Roster
Garson Kanin
Director
John Twist
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Great Man Votes
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What is The Great Man Votes about?
In 1923, Gregory Vance, a widower with two children, is a former scholar who has turned from book to bottle. He works, slightly, as a night-watchman, and his children, who know him for what he is and what he isn't, are his only admirers. Then, it is discovered that he is the only registered voter in a key precinct and the politicians, from both parties, arrive in droves bearing inducements. What he does about this situation, and the relatives who want to take his children away from him make up the story.
Who directed The Great Man Votes?
The Great Man Votes was directed by Garson Kanin.
Who stars in The Great Man Votes?
The principal cast of The Great Man Votes includes John Barrymore, Virginia Weidler, Katharine Alexander, Peter Holden, Donald MacBride.
When was The Great Man Votes released and how long is it?
The Great Man Votes was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.