The Great Man Votes(1939)
A MAN WITH A HOLE IN HIS PANTS
The Great Man Votes 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.
The Great Man Votes (1939) is a drama and comedy film directed by Garson Kanin, released on January 13, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 12m. It stars John Barrymore, Virginia Weidler, Katharine Alexander and Peter Holden. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Garson Kanin
- Writers:
- John Twist, Gordon Malherbe Hillman
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Great Man Votes Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Barrymore
as Vance
Virginia Weidler
as Joan
Katharine Alexander
as Miss Billow
- Peter Holden
Peter Holden
as Donald
Donald MacBride
as Iron Hat McCarthy
William Demarest
as Charles Dole
Elisabeth Risdon
as Phoebe Ainslee
Brandon Tynan
as Chester Ainslee
Granville Bates
as The Mayor
Luis Alberni
as Manos
Roy Gordon
as Byrne
Esther Dale
as Mrs. Markham
Key crew
Directed by Garson Kanin, written by John Twist and Gordon Malherbe Hillman.
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The Great Man Votes Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 7 ratings.
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The Great Man Votes – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Great Man Votes online?
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The Great Man Votes (1939) is available to stream on Filmin. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Great Man Votes?
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The main cast of The Great Man Votes (1939) includes John Barrymore, Virginia Weidler, Katharine Alexander, Peter Holden and Donald MacBride. The film was directed by Garson Kanin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Great Man Votes released?
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The Great Man Votes was released on January 13, 1939 and runs for 1h 12m.
Is The Great Man Votes worth watching?
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The Great Man Votes (1939) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.