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Which politician inspired John Barrymoreâs character in Hold That Co-Ed?
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In the 1938 political satire Hold That Co-Ed, directed by George Marshall, the character portrayed by John Barrymore was inspired by the flamboyant and demagogic American politician Huey Long.1
Long, often known by his nickname "Kingfish," was a governor of Louisiana and a U.S. senator famous for his fiery oratory, unconventional buffoonery, and populist "Share-the-Wealth" program.2