The Chief_
The dim-witted son of a heroic fire chief tries to follow in his late father's footsteps, only to become the unknowing pawn of corrupt politicians.
Starring
Ed Wynn, Charles 'Chic' Sale, Dorothy Mackaill
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Chief was released 93 years ago in 1933.
Overview
The dim-witted son of a heroic fire chief tries to follow in his late father's footsteps, only to become the unknowing pawn of corrupt politicians.
The Chief is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 5m.
CAST (20)
Ed Wynn
Henry Summers
Charles 'Chic' Sale
Uncle Joe
Dorothy Mackaill
Dixie Dean
Mickey Rooney
Willie
William 'Stage' Boyd
Dan O'Rourke
C. Henry Gordon
Paul Clayton
Effie Ellsler
Ma Summers
Purnell Pratt
Al Morgan
Nat Pendleton
Big Mike
Bradley Page
Dapper Dan
George Givot
Greek Clothing Merchant
Tom Wilson
Blink, a Henchman
BP
Bob Perry
Frank, a Henchman
Luis Alberni
Man at Alderman Meeting (uncredited)
Jack Baxley
Gussie, Assistant Ringmaster (uncredited)
Heinie Conklin
Man Dropping Coin in Hat
George Ernest
Boy at Circus
Jim Farley
Arresting Policeman
Frank Hagney
Fireman
EH
Eddie Hart
Sam, a Henchman
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Chief about?
The dim-witted son of a heroic fire chief tries to follow in his late father's footsteps, only to become the unknowing pawn of corrupt politicians.
How long is The Chief?
The Chief has a runtime of 65 minutes (1h 5m).
Who stars in The Chief?
The cast of The Chief includes Ed Wynn, Charles 'Chic' Sale, Dorothy Mackaill, Mickey Rooney, William 'Stage' Boyd.
What is the rating of The Chief?
The Chief has a rating of 3.0 out of 10 based on 1 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Comedy
