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Director:
Writers:
Louis Weitzenkorn (play)
Byron Morgan (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
26 September 1931 (USA) more
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Plot:
Editor Hinchecliffe wants to boost circulation for his "New York Gazette" and city editor Randall puts... more | add synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. more
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A Super film! more (24 total)

Cast

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Edward G. Robinson ... Joseph W. Randall
Marian Marsh ... Jenny Townsend
H.B. Warner ... Michael Townsend
Anthony Bushell ... Phillip Weeks
George E. Stone ... Ziggie Feinstein
Frances Starr ... Nancy (Voorhees) Townsend
Ona Munson ... Kitty Carmody

Boris Karloff ... Rev. T. Vernon Isopod
Aline MacMahon ... Miss Taylor
Oscar Apfel ... Bernard Hinchecliffe
Purnell Pratt ... Robert French
Robert Elliott ... R.J. Brannegan
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Additional Details

Runtime:
89 min
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Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Sound System)
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Fun Stuff

Trivia:
In September 1928, Warner Bros. Pictures purchased a majority interest in First National Pictures and from that point on, all "First National" productions were actually made under Warner Bros. control, even though the two companies continued to retain separate identities until the mid-1930's, after which time "A Warner Bros.-First National Picture" was often used. more
Quotes:
Joseph W. Randall: I've been here three hours and not a member of my staff’s been here. No wonder the paper is rotten. We need more drunkards. more
Movie Connections:
Featured in When the Talkies Were Young (1955) more
Soundtrack:
One More Time more

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A Super film!, 27 April 2003
10/10

This early pre-code really packs a wallop, Even today. All performances are top notch, and Robinson is his usual genius. Luckily, this film pops up on Turner Classic Movies now and then, so be sure not to miss. Ona Munson plays plays a prostitute, 8 years before she played a Madame in GONE WITH THE WIND!

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