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The Senator Was Indiscreet

The Senator Was Indiscreet

The Senator Was Indiscreet
1947 1h 28m5.4

The Senator Was Indiscreet

“He's the NEW candidate for the screen's HOWL of fame!”

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A bumbling, long-winded and crooked Southern senator, considered by some as a dark horse for the Presidency, panics his party when his tell-all diary is stolen.

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DirectorGeorge S. Kaufman
ScreenplayCharles MacArthur
StatusReleased
ReleasedDecember 31, 1947
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 28m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 5.4 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.5 / 10
Votes5
GenresComedy
StudioUniversal Pictures, Inter-John Productions
The Senator Was Indiscreet
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Cast

William Powell

William Powell

Senator Melvin G. Ashton

Ella Raines

Ella Raines

Poppy McNaughton

Peter Lind Hayes

Peter Lind Hayes

Lew Gibson

Arleen Whelan

Arleen Whelan

Valerie Shepherd

Ray Collins

Ray Collins

Fred Houlihan

Allen Jenkins

Allen Jenkins

Farrell

Charles D. Brown

Charles D. Brown

Dinty

Hans Conried

Hans Conried

Waiter

Whit Bissell

Whit Bissell

Robert Oakes

Milton Parsons

Milton Parsons

'You Know Who'

Francis Pierlot

Francis Pierlot

Frank

Oliver Blake

Oliver Blake

Indian

Chief Thundercloud

Chief Thundercloud

Indian (as Chief Thunder Cloud)

Chief Yowlachie

Chief Yowlachie

Indian

Iron Eyes Cody

Iron Eyes Cody

Indian

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Boyd Davis

Politico

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Rodney Bell

Politico

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Edward Clark

Eddie

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Cynthia Corley

Helen

William Forrest

William Forrest

U.S. Officer

Douglas Wood

Douglas Wood

University President

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George Mann

Texan

Claire Carleton

Claire Carleton

Ingrid Stuyvesant

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William Vedder

Book Dealer

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Nina Lunn

Girl in Elevator

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John Wald

Broadcaster

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Vincent Pelletier

Quiz Master

Myrna Loy

Myrna Loy

Mrs. Ashton (uncredited)

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The Senator Was Indiscreet (1947) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is The Senator Was Indiscreet about?

A bumbling, long-winded and crooked Southern senator, considered by some as a dark horse for the Presidency, panics his party when his tell-all diary is stolen.

Who directed The Senator Was Indiscreet?

The Senator Was Indiscreet (1947) was directed by George S. Kaufman. The film is a Comedy production with a runtime of 1h 28m, rated 5.4/10.

How long is The Senator Was Indiscreet?

The Senator Was Indiscreet runs 1h 28m (88 minutes total). Audience rating: 5.4/10 from 5 votes. Genre: Comedy.

Is The Senator Was Indiscreet worth watching?

The Senator Was Indiscreet is rated 5.4/10 by 5 viewers — below average. A good pick for Comedy fans.