Behind the News
"SEARING DRAMA!"
Originally released in 1940. Behind the News is a drama/crime film. directed by Joseph Santley. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lloyd Nolan, Frank Albertson, and Doris Davenport
Synopsis
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).
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 20, 1940
85 years ago
Runtime
1h 15m
75 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lloyd Nolan
as Stuart Woodrow
Frank Albertson
as Jeff Flavin
Doris Davenport
as Barbara Shaw
Robert Armstrong
as Vic Archer
Charles Halton
as Neil Saunders
Paul Harvey
as D. A. Hardin S. Kelly
Harry Tyler
as Monroe
Dick Elliott
as Foster
Archie Twitchell
as Reporter
Eddie Fetherston
as Toots - Reporter
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Republic Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Behind the News about?
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 f...
Who directed Behind the News?
Behind the News was directed by Joseph Santley.
How long is Behind the News?
Behind the News has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
When was Behind the News released?
Behind the News was released on December 20, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Behind the News?
The main cast of Behind the News includes Lloyd Nolan, Frank Albertson, Doris Davenport, Robert Armstrong, Charles Halton.