This sharp, often witty political satire was Preston Sturges’ most impressive feature debut as a director, launching a brilliant career as one of Paramount’s top filmmakers.
Brian Donlevy plays a street bum, who by following the advice of a crooked boss (Akim Tamiroff) ends up becoming a politician, first as a mayor then as a governor.
However, after becoming a family man, his conscience begins to bother him, leading to his political demise.
Oscar Nominations: 1
Original Screenplay: Preston Sturges
Oscar Awards: 1
Original Screenplay
