
The sensation of a nation!
A political hack becomes President during the height of the Depression and undergoes a metamorphosis into an incorruptible statesman after a near-fatal accident.
Walter HustonHon. Judson Hammond - The President of the United States
Karen MorleyPendola Molloy
Franchot ToneHartley Beekman - Secretary to the President
Arthur ByronJasper Brooks - Secretary of State
Dickie MooreJimmy Vetter
C. Henry GordonNick Diamond
David LandauJohn Bronson
Samuel S. HindsDr. H.L. Eastman
William PawleyBorell
Jean ParkerAlice Bronson
Claire Du BreyNurse
B.F. BlinnPolitician (uncredited)
Oscar ApfelGerman Delegate to Debt Conference (uncredited)
Mischa AuerMr. Thieson (uncredited)
Brooks BenedictWhite House Press Correspondent (uncredited)