Behind the News (1940)

Cast

• Lloyd Nolan - Stuart Woodrow
• Frank Albertson - Jeff Flavin
• Doris Davenport - Barbara Shaw
• Robert Armstrong - Vic Archer
• Charles Halton - Neil Saunders
• Paul Harvey - D. A. Hardin S. Kelly
• Harry Tyler - Monroe
• Dick Elliott - Foster
• Archie Twitchell - Reporter
• Eddie Fetherston - Toots - Reporter

Screenplay

• Isabel Dawn
• Boyce DeGaw

Keywords

newspaper, reporter

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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 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).

Who directed Behind the News?

Behind the News was directed by Joseph Santley.

Who stars in Behind the News?

Behind the News stars Lloyd Nolan, Frank Albertson, Doris Davenport, Robert Armstrong, Charles Halton, Paul Harvey.

How long is Behind the News?

Behind the News has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).

What genre is Behind the News?

Behind the News is a Drama, Crime film.

Where was Behind the News produced?

Behind the News was produced in United States of America.