The Chief(1933)
The Chief Synopsis
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.
The Chief (1933) is a comedy film directed by Charles Reisner, released on November 3, 1933 with a runtime of 1h 5m. It stars Ed Wynn, Charles 'Chic' Sale, Dorothy Mackaill and Mickey Rooney. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Charles Reisner
- Writers:
- Arthur Caesar, Robert E. Hopkins
- Producers:
- Harry Rapf
- Cinematographer:
- Edward Paul
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Chief Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ed Wynn
as Henry Summers
Charles 'Chic' Sale
as Uncle Joe
Dorothy Mackaill
as Dixie Dean
Mickey Rooney
as Willie
William 'Stage' Boyd
as Dan O'Rourke
C. Henry Gordon
as Paul Clayton
Effie Ellsler
as Ma Summers
Purnell Pratt
as Al Morgan
Nat Pendleton
as Big Mike
Bradley Page
as Dapper Dan
George Givot
as Greek Clothing Merchant
Tom Wilson
as Blink, a Henchman
Key crew
Directed by Charles Reisner, written by Arthur Caesar and Robert E. Hopkins, produced by Harry Rapf.
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The Chief Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Chief – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Chief online?
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Who stars in The Chief?
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The main cast of The Chief (1933) includes Ed Wynn, Charles 'Chic' Sale, Dorothy Mackaill, Mickey Rooney and William 'Stage' Boyd. The film was directed by Charles Reisner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Chief released?
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The Chief was released on November 3, 1933 and runs for 1h 5m.
Is The Chief worth watching?
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The Chief (1933) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.