The Head Man (1928)
Up With Laughter! Down With Gloom!
Because he refuses to be a tool for a political mob, Watts, an ex-senator, is relegated to the public wastebasket. When he opposes a rival politician in a mayoral campaign, Watts evokes the public's sympathy and is elected to the mayor's chair, again becoming a power in local politics.
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Top billed cast
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Charles MurrayWatts (as Charlie Murray)
Loretta YoungCarol Watts
Larry KentBilly Hurd
Lucien LittlefieldEd Barnes
E.J. RatcliffeWareham
Irving BaconMayor
Harvey ClarkMcKugg
Sylvia AshtonMrs. Briggs
Dot FarleyMrs. Denny
Martha MattoxTwin
Rosa GoreTwinMovie DNA
Genre affinityComedyDialogue densityComedyPacingShortDirector preference340196Actor preference139710 · 297509 · 267774Country preferenceUs
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Frequently asked questions about The Head Man
What is The Head Man about?
Because he refuses to be a tool for a political mob, Watts, an ex-senator, is relegated to the public wastebasket. When he opposes a rival politician in a mayoral campaign, Watts evokes the public's sympathy and is elected to the mayor's chair, again becoming a power in local politics.
How long is The Head Man?
The Head Man has a runtime of 65 minutes.