The Senator Was Indiscreet(1947)
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The Senator Was Indiscreet Synopsis
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.
The Senator Was Indiscreet (1947) is a comedy film directed by George S. Kaufman, released on December 31, 1947 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars William Powell, Ella Raines, Peter Lind Hayes and Arleen Whelan. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- George S. Kaufman
- Writers:
- Edwin Lanham, Charles MacArthur
- Production:
- Universal Pictures, Inter-John Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Senator Was Indiscreet Cast & Crew
Main cast
William Powell
as Senator Melvin G. Ashton
Ella Raines
as Poppy McNaughton
Peter Lind Hayes
as Lew Gibson
Arleen Whelan
as Valerie Shepherd
Ray Collins
as Fred Houlihan
Allen Jenkins
as Farrell
Charles D. Brown
as Dinty
Hans Conried
as Waiter
Whit Bissell
as Robert Oakes
Milton Parsons
as 'You Know Who'
Francis Pierlot
as Frank
Oliver Blake
as Indian
Key crew
Directed by George S. Kaufman, written by Edwin Lanham and Charles MacArthur.
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The Senator Was Indiscreet Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Senator Was Indiscreet – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Senator Was Indiscreet?
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The main cast of The Senator Was Indiscreet (1947) includes William Powell, Ella Raines, Peter Lind Hayes, Arleen Whelan and Ray Collins. The film was directed by George S. Kaufman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Senator Was Indiscreet released?
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The Senator Was Indiscreet was released on December 31, 1947 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is The Senator Was Indiscreet worth watching?
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The Senator Was Indiscreet (1947) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.