This Man Is News (1938)
A newspaper reporter keeps beating the police to clues in a current murder case. This makes the police think he may be involved in the crime.
Director: David MacDonald
Genre: Mystery, Comedy
Runtime: 77 min
Release Date: September 16, 1938
Cast
- Barry K. Barnes - Simon Drake
- Valerie Hobson - Pat Drake
- Alastair Sim - MacGregor
- John Warwick - Johnnie Clayton
- Philip Leaver - 'Harelip' Murphy
- James Birrie - Doyle
- David Keir - Brown
- Tom Gill - Peter Brown
- Edward Lexy - Inspector Hollis
- Garry Marsh - Sergeant Bright
Screenplay
Cinematography: Henry Harris
Editing: Reginald Beck
Production: Pinebrook Studios
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: David MacDonald
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is This Man Is News about?
- A newspaper reporter keeps beating the police to clues in a current murder case. This makes the police think he may be involved in the crime.
- Who directed This Man Is News?
- This Man Is News was directed by David MacDonald.
- Who stars in This Man Is News?
- This Man Is News stars Barry K. Barnes, Valerie Hobson, Alastair Sim, John Warwick, Philip Leaver, James Birrie.
- How long is This Man Is News?
- This Man Is News has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
- What genre is This Man Is News?
- This Man Is News is a Mystery, Comedy film.
- Where was This Man Is News produced?
- This Man Is News was produced in United Kingdom.