
Prunes and Politics
Synopsis
Edgar is running for county supervisor against his mother-in-law. Edgar, whose campaign is going nowhere, decides to try some dirty-tricks style tactics but, as usual, everything backfires on him.
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January 7, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ben Holmes
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles E. Roberts, George Jeske
- Original Title
- Prunes and Politics
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ben Holmes
Charles E. Roberts, George Jeske
Bert Gilroy
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Holmes
Director
Bert Gilroy
Producer
Charles E. Roberts
Screenplay
George Jeske
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Prunes and Politics about?
Edgar is running for county supervisor against his mother-in-law. Edgar, whose campaign is going nowhere, decides to try some dirty-tricks style tactics but, as usual, everything backfires on him.
Who directed Prunes and Politics?
Prunes and Politics was directed by Ben Holmes.
Who stars in Prunes and Politics?
The principal cast of Prunes and Politics includes Edgar Kennedy, Dot Farley, Barbara Hale, Hugh Beaumont, Pauline Drake.
When was Prunes and Politics released and how long is it?
Prunes and Politics was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 16m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Prunes and Politics?
Prunes and Politics holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).



















