The Senator Was Indiscreet
1947, English. Directed by George S. Kaufman.
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A bumbling, long-winded and crooked Southern senator, considered by some as a dark horse for the Presidency, panics his party when his tell-all diary is stolen.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- George S. KaufmanDirector
- William PowellSenator Melvin G. Ashton
- Ella RainesPoppy McNaughton
- Peter Lind HayesLew Gibson
- Arleen WhelanValerie Shepherd
- Ray CollinsFred Houlihan
- Allen JenkinsFarrell
- Charles D. BrownDinty
- Hans ConriedWaiter
- Whit BissellRobert Oakes
- Milton Parsons'You Know Who'
- Francis PierlotFrank
- Oliver BlakeIndian
Details
- Released
- 31 December 1947
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Edwin Lanham, Charles MacArthur
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How long is The Senator Was Indiscreet?
The Senator Was Indiscreet runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
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The Senator Was Indiscreet parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Senator Was Indiscreet is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Senator Was Indiscreet on?
The Senator Was Indiscreet isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 31 December 1947. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Senator Was Indiscreet?
If you liked The Senator Was Indiscreet, try Black Sheep, Taking Care of Business, The Man in the White Suit.
Who directed The Senator Was Indiscreet?
The Senator Was Indiscreet (1947) was directed by George S. Kaufman and stars William Powell, Ella Raines, Peter Lind Hayes.