The Phantom President
"Vote the Laugh Ticket"
Originally released in 1932. The Phantom President is a comedy/music film. directed by Norman Taurog. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring George M. Cohan, Claudette Colbert, and Jimmy Durante
Synopsis
Too bad for presidential hopes of banker T.K. Blair; his party feels he has too little flair for savoir faire. But at a medicine show, the party bosses find Blair's double: huckster Doc Varney. Of course, they scheme to make Varney T.K.'s public spokesman; at first, he even fools Blair's girlfriend Felicia, providing a romantic complication. As election eve approaches, the conspirators face the problem of what to do with Varney...who has difficult decisions of his own to make.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 23, 1932
93 years ago
Runtime
1h 18m
78 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
George M. Cohan
as Theodore K. Blair / Peter Varney
Claudette Colbert
as Felicia Hammond
Jimmy Durante
as Curly
George Barbier
as Ronkton
Sidney Toler
as Aikenhead
Louise Mackintosh
as Senantor Scranton
Jameson Thomas
as Jerrido
Julius McVicker
as Melrose
Hooper Atchley
as Announcer (uncredited)
Ed Brady
as Sailor (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Paramount Publix Corp.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Phantom President about?
Too bad for presidential hopes of banker T.K. Blair; his party feels he has too little flair for savoir faire. But at a medicine show, the party bosses find Blair's double: huckster Doc Varney. Of ...
Who directed The Phantom President?
The Phantom President was directed by Norman Taurog.
How long is The Phantom President?
The Phantom President has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
When was The Phantom President released?
The Phantom President was released on September 23, 1932 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Phantom President?
The main cast of The Phantom President includes George M. Cohan, Claudette Colbert, Jimmy Durante, George Barbier, Sidney Toler.