The Candid Candidate (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1937, The Candid Candidate is an animation film directed by Dave Fleischer, running about 6 minutes.
What it’s about. Betty Boop campaigns for Grampy to be the new mayor, and he wins by one vote. Betty gets everything in his office ready. But the moment Grampy sits down, the citizens come out from everywhere -- the chandelier, his desk drawer, behind a painting of a jackass -- to complain and to demand he fix things. Grampy is in his element. He finds novel ways to build a new bridge, fight fires, and stop drivers from ignoring the stoplight. He even improves ramshackle houses by pasting over them with posters of better looking houses. The subway train now goes directly into buildings, saving commuters the trouble of going outside. And the public fountain now serves beer. Hooray for Grampy!
Who’s in it. The Candid Candidate stars Mae Questel as Betty Boop (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Candid Candidate has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Candid Candidate page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Candid Candidate tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Candid Candidate (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Candid Candidate change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Candid Candidate worth watching?
- The Candid Candidate holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Candid Candidate?
- The Candid Candidate stars Mae Questel.
- When was The Candid Candidate released?
- The Candid Candidate was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 6 minutes.