
Naive Ezekial Cobb, brought up by his missionary father in China returns to America to seek a wife. Corrupt politicians enlist him to run for mayor as a dummy candidate with no chance of winning. Their plan backfires as he wins and embarks upon a reform crusade.... (Full plot summary below)
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Naive Ezekial Cobb, brought up by his missionary father in China returns to America to seek a wife. Corrupt politicians enlist him to run for mayor as a dummy candidate with no chance of winning. Their plan backfires as he wins and embarks upon a reform crusade.
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| The SpectatorCharles DavyThe story is nearly always exciting, and it leads to an exceptionally ingenious climax. |
| Ozus' World Movie ReviewsDennis SchwartzThough one of Lloyd's weaker comedies, it's still striking as a curio. |
| User ReviewGreg WRacist, sure, but taken within its context, it's a lot of fun. Taylor's direction is very lively and engaging, and Lloyd does very well in a sound film. It's less zany than his silents, but perhaps more amusing, what with the satirical shift in material (and I likes me good satire). George Barbier is awesome, as well. A terrific little gem that deserves to be remembered. |
| User ReviewRussell SVery different in style to Lloyd's previous movies, it fares pretty well overall despite its rather odd and unbelievable final act. |
| User ReviewAli MOne of the strangest movies I've ever seen; a darker-than-expected political satire with a great plot and (at first) a shocking ending. Not executed as well as it should be, as the mixture of genres comes off as discomforting rather than brilliant, coupled with sometimes cringe-worthy racial stereotypes. A real curio. |