All the King's Men (Film), released 1949 — adapted from All the King's Men by Robert Penn Warren.
A man of humble beginnings and honest intentions rises to power by nefarious means. Along for the wild ride are an earnest reporter, a heretofore classy society girl, and a too-clever-for-her-own-good political flack.
Starring John Ireland, Broderick Crawford, Joanne Dru, John Derek, Mercedes McCambridge.
Directed by Robert Rossen.
