Movie

The Senator Was Indiscreet

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

★ 6.2(6)19471h 28m

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Good to know

Director: George S. Kaufman
Release date: 1947-12-31
Runtime: 1h 28m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures

About The Senator Was Indiscreet

The Senator Was Indiscreet is a 1947 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by George S. Kaufman, starring William Powell, Ella Raines and Peter Lind Hayes. It has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Senator Was Indiscreet in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

William Powell

Senator Melvin G. Ashton

Ella Raines

Poppy McNaughton

Peter Lind Hayes

Lew Gibson

Arleen Whelan

Valerie Shepherd

Ray Collins

Fred Houlihan

Allen Jenkins

Farrell

Charles D. Brown

Dinty

Hans Conried

Waiter

Whit Bissell

Robert Oakes

Milton Parsons

'You Know Who'

Francis Pierlot

Frank

Oliver Blake

Indian

Themes & keywords

diarysenatornewsreelpr man

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Senator Was Indiscreet in Ireland?+

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Is The Senator Was Indiscreet on Netflix?+

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How long is The Senator Was Indiscreet?+

The Senator Was Indiscreet has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

Who stars in The Senator Was Indiscreet?+

The Senator Was Indiscreet stars William Powell, Ella Raines, Peter Lind Hayes, Arleen Whelan and Ray Collins.

When did The Senator Was Indiscreet come out?+

The Senator Was Indiscreet is a 1947 movie directed by George S. Kaufman.

What genre is The Senator Was Indiscreet?+

The Senator Was Indiscreet is Comedy film.

Who directed The Senator Was Indiscreet?+

The Senator Was Indiscreet was directed by George S. Kaufman.