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The Senator Was Indiscreet

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Melvin G. Ashton (William Powell) is a crooked U.S. senator embarking on a campaign for the presidency. Ashton is a political buffoon, but he blackmails the party leaders to support his candidacy with his secret diary, which chronicles years of political corruption that, if made public, would destroy the success of his party and the careers of many. Enemies from a variety of sources attempt to steal the diary and prevent Ashton's rise to the nation's highest office.

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Josephine O'Neill Daily Telegraph (Australia) A broadly amusing, grown-up satire. Apr 4, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Steve D cringe-worthy in execution. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 06/05/23 Full Review Audience Member Very funny movie, great political satire. Party rule #1: No one can deny being a candidate unless he is a candidate. Great cast and script. The whole thing might be closer to reality than we know. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/23/23 Full Review Audience Member The best comedy movie ever made! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/26/23 Full Review Audience Member This is a terrific movie as far as I'm concerned. It ought to be required viewing during election years. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/10/23 Full Review Audience Member Fun political satire was the only film directed by Broadway legend George S. Kaufman. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member Amusing with a good cast but the story never really takes off. Powell is cast against his typical gentleman role. Here he plays a selfish cad who may be just a bit dim-witted. It comes off well though. The next to last film of a slew of films that Powell and Loy made together. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/20/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Melvin G. Ashton (William Powell) is a crooked U.S. senator embarking on a campaign for the presidency. Ashton is a political buffoon, but he blackmails the party leaders to support his candidacy with his secret diary, which chronicles years of political corruption that, if made public, would destroy the success of his party and the careers of many. Enemies from a variety of sources attempt to steal the diary and prevent Ashton's rise to the nation's highest office.
Director
George S. Kaufman
Screenwriter
Charles MacArthur
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 21m