Frank Morgan
John Josephus Grant
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Synopsis
A Supreme Court justice hoping for a quiet hunting trip encounters a local official demanding an improper payment. Concealing his position, he discovers a town governed through similar abuses. An honest lawyer's campaign for mayor gives the unexpected visitor a reason to stay.
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Historical context
The comedy makes small-town corruption a test of democratic principles. Its contrast between a citizen's treatment and the authority he secretly holds gives the political argument a practical, everyday setting.
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Work catalogued as public domain in the United States.
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Availability checked on September 10, 2026.
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- Frank Morgan — MGM studio · Public domain
- Richard Carlson — Barkin, Herman and Associates for Schlitz, the program's sponsor · Public domain
- Jean Rogers — Studio Publicity · Public domain
- Porter Hall — Photographer:DeForrest Studios, San Francisco. · Public domain
