The Politicians
Originally released in 1915. The Politicians is a comedy film. directed by Bert Angeles. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Harry Watson, Ruby Hoffman, and Alma Hanlon
Synopsis
Detective Ruby Swift is on the trail of crooked politicos McQuire and Olson and traces them to the small hamlet Hicktown. Once there she finds that they are attempting to steal the election of the mayor in order to “trim” the town. Ruby, as secretary to the politicians, causes both to fall in love with her, hoping their rivalry will part them and reveal the hidden ballot boxes. Jealous over Ruby, the politicians quarrel, and not even the suffragette Chief of Police can reconcile them. How Ruby takes advantage of the quarrel and brings them to justice is the climax of this five-reel comedy.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 17, 1915
110 years ago
Runtime
0h 50m
50 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- George Kleine Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Politicians about?
Detective Ruby Swift is on the trail of crooked politicos McQuire and Olson and traces them to the small hamlet Hicktown. Once there she finds that they are attempting to steal the election of the ...
Who directed The Politicians?
The Politicians was directed by Bert Angeles.
How long is The Politicians?
The Politicians has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was The Politicians released?
The Politicians was released on November 17, 1915 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Politicians?
The main cast of The Politicians includes Harry Watson, Ruby Hoffman, Alma Hanlon, Snitz Edwards, George Bickel.