Because he refuses to be a tool for a political mob, Watts, an ex-senator, is relegated to the public wastebasket. When he opposes a rival politician in a mayoral campaign, Watts evokes the public's sympathy and is elected to the mayor's chair, again becoming a power in local politics.


The Head Man (1928)
Up With Laughter! Down With Gloom!
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Charles Murray
Watts (as Charlie Murray)

Loretta Young
Carol Watts

Larry Kent
Billy Hurd

Lucien Littlefield
Ed Barnes

E.J. Ratcliffe
Wareham

Irving Bacon
Mayor

Harvey Clark
McKugg

Sylvia Ashton
Mrs. Briggs

Dot Farley
Mrs. Denny