Headline Crasher (1937)
Senator's Son Defies Police - Scarlotti Mob Threatens Senator
The popular B-flick team of Frankie Darro and Kane Richmond star in the slick quickie Headline Crasher. Little Frankie and Big Kane play a pair of roving journalists who investigate a politician (Richard Tucker) up for re-election. When it seems as though the politico is being set up for a fall by yellow journalists, Darro and Richmond try to get to the truth of the matter. The original story for Headline Crasher is credited to Peter B. Kyne, creator of the "Broncho Billy" western stories.
Director: Leslie Goodwins
Genre: Mystery, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date: August 4, 1937
Cast
- Frankie Darro - James 'Jimmy' Forbush Tallant, Jr.
- Kane Richmond - Lawrence 'Larry' Deering
- Muriel Evans - Edith Arlen
- Richard Tucker - Sen. James Tallant
- John Merton - Tony Scarlotti
- Eleanor Stewart - Helen
- Edward Earle - Atwood
- Harry Harvey - City Editor
- John Ward - Campaign Manager
- Edward Kaye - Bill (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Peter B. Kyne (Story)
- Sherman L. Lowe (Screenplay)
- Harry O. Hoyt (Adaptation)
Cinematography: Gilbert Warrenton
Editing: Martin G. Cohn
Production: Conn Pictures Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
senator, reporter, tabloid, yellow-journalism
More Films by Director: Leslie Goodwins
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Headline Crasher about?
- The popular B-flick team of Frankie Darro and Kane Richmond star in the slick quickie Headline Crasher. Little Frankie and Big Kane play a pair of roving journalists who investigate a politician (Richard Tucker) up for re-election. When it seems as though the politico is being set up for a fall by yellow journalists, Darro and Richmond try to get to the truth of the matter. The original story for Headline Crasher is credited to Peter B. Kyne, creator of the "Broncho Billy" western stories.
- Who directed Headline Crasher?
- Headline Crasher was directed by Leslie Goodwins.
- Who stars in Headline Crasher?
- Headline Crasher stars Frankie Darro, Kane Richmond, Muriel Evans, Richard Tucker, John Merton, Eleanor Stewart.
- How long is Headline Crasher?
- Headline Crasher has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
- What genre is Headline Crasher?
- Headline Crasher is a Mystery, Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Headline Crasher produced?
- Headline Crasher was produced in United States of America.