Behind the News (1940)
As suggested by its title, Behind the News was a "stop the presses!" yarn set in a big-city newsroom. Lloyd Nolan is top-billed as a cynical reporter with a penchant for sticking his neck out too far. Frank Albertson costars as a cub reporter fresh out of journalism school, whose presence is resented by Nolan and his fellow workers. But it is Albertson who, after running afoul of the law, is instrumental in breaking up a ring of racketeers. Behind the News was remade by Republic as Headline Hunters (55).
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Joseph Santley
Writing:
- Isabel Dawn
- Boyce DeGaw
Stars:
Release Date: 1940-12-20
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- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 75
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Vic Archer
John - Alcoholic Father
Neil Saunders
Stuart Woodrow
Barbara Shaw
Jeff Flavin
D. A. Hardin S. Kelly
Enrico
Monroe
Foster
Reporter
Newspaper Receptionist
Eddie, tall morgue attendant
Radio Station Mail Clerk
Justice of the Peace
Archer's Assistant
Thug
Toots - Reporter
Skeptical Newspaper Editor
Frank - Gym Attendant
Almedo's Landlady
Tomas Almedo
Reporter
John Grant
Judge #2
Carlos Marquez
Thug
Reporter #1 on Phone
Judge #1
