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The Senator Was Indiscreet

1947, Movie, NR, 81 mins

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This broad political satire, George S. Kaufman's directorial debut, is a fine film, but it would have been a much better one had its barbs been aimed at more specific targets. Moreover, the jokes might have worked better had Kaufman contributed to the writing. Myrna Loy and William Powell make their last appearance together here, though her role is just a small cameo. Powell is a pompous boor of a senator who is too dumb to be true. After two decades of fooling his constitue... read more leave a comment
Year: 1947
Rated NR

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Cast
William Powell: Sen. Melvin G. Ashton
Ella Raines: Poppy McNaughton
Peter Lind Hayes: Lew Gibson
Arleen Whelan: Valerie Shepherd
Ray Collins: Houlihan
Allen Jenkins: Farrell

 

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