The County Chairman
Synopsis
Based on George Ade's play which, in part, was based on an incident in a 1902 election in Wyoming, with women's-right-to-vote playing a large role. Here, Jim Hackler, local party-boss in a Wyoming county, has to decide to do what's right and lose the election, or what's wrong and win it.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 11, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John G. Blystone
- Screenplay & Story
- Gladys Lehman
- Original Title
- The County Chairman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John G. Blystone
Gladys Lehman, George Ade
Edward Butcher
Department Leadership Roster
John G. Blystone
Director
George Ade
Writer
Edward Butcher
Producer
Gladys Lehman
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The County Chairman
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What is The County Chairman about?
Based on George Ade's play which, in part, was based on an incident in a 1902 election in Wyoming, with women's-right-to-vote playing a large role. Here, Jim Hackler, local party-boss in a Wyoming county, has to decide to do what's right and lose the election, or what's wrong and win it.
Who directed The County Chairman?
The County Chairman was directed by John G. Blystone.
Who stars in The County Chairman?
The principal cast of The County Chairman includes Will Rogers, Evelyn Venable, Kent Taylor, Louise Dresser, Mickey Rooney.
When was The County Chairman released and how long is it?
The County Chairman was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.