Playing at Politics

Playing at Politics

Alternate-language version of Chickens Come Home (1931)

1931 · 56 min · ★ 7.0 · Comedy

Ollie is running for mayor and an old flame threatens to blackmail him.

Directed by James W. Horne · Written by H.M. Walker

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