The Famous Ferguson Case
Originally released in 1932. The Famous Ferguson Case is a crime/drama film. directed by Lloyd Bacon. At just 74 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Joan Blondell, Grant Mitchell, and Vivienne Osborne
Synopsis
A foreword warns against the peril of yellow journalism, and the story illustrates it by following events in the upstate New York town of Cornwall after prominant financier George Ferguson is killed. Two types of New York City journalists descend on Cornwall, one interested in facts, the other in getting sensational "news". Mrs. Ferguson is known to have been friendly with a local banker. The Fergusons quarrel the evening he is killed (by "burglars", his wife tells the police later), and she is arrested, spurred on by the "bad" journalists, who also manage to badger the banker's wife into the hospital. Meanwhile, young Bruce Foster runs the Cornwall Courier, and shows the big city reporters how to dig out real news while they attempt to subvert justice for their own ends.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 19, 1932
93 years ago
Runtime
1h 14m
74 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Joan Blondell
as Maizie Dickson
Grant Mitchell
as Martin Collins
Vivienne Osborne
as Mrs. Marcia Ferguson
Adrienne Dore
as Antoinette 'Toni' Martin
Tom Brown
as Bruce Foster
Kenneth Thomson
as Bob Parks
Leslie Fenton
as Perrin
Oscar Apfel
as Mr. Brooks
Walter Miller
as Cedric Works
Purnell Pratt
as George M. Ferguson
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- First National Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Famous Ferguson Case about?
A foreword warns against the peril of yellow journalism, and the story illustrates it by following events in the upstate New York town of Cornwall after prominant financier George Ferguson is kille...
Who directed The Famous Ferguson Case?
The Famous Ferguson Case was directed by Lloyd Bacon.
How long is The Famous Ferguson Case?
The Famous Ferguson Case has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).
When was The Famous Ferguson Case released?
The Famous Ferguson Case was released on April 19, 1932 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Famous Ferguson Case?
The main cast of The Famous Ferguson Case includes Joan Blondell, Grant Mitchell, Vivienne Osborne, Adrienne Dore, Tom Brown.