Break the News (1938)

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Two small-time song-and-dance men come up with what they believe is a surefire publicity stunt, guaranteed to keep their names in the public eye--one of them will "disappear" in what looks like a murder, and the other will be convicted of the crime. Then the "dead man" will suddenly show up at his partner's murder trial. Unfortunately, things don't quite go as planned. For one thing, no one seems to much care that the "dead man" is missing, and for another thing he's mistaken for the leader of a Balkan revolutionary group and is kidnapped by the other side.

Director: René Clair
Genre: Music, Comedy
Runtime: 72 min
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Screenplay

Cinematography: Philip Tannura
Production: Trio Productions, Jack Buchanan Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: René Clair
More Films in Genre: Music, Comedy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Break the News about?
Two small-time song-and-dance men come up with what they believe is a surefire publicity stunt, guaranteed to keep their names in the public eye--one of them will "disappear" in what looks like a murder, and the other will be convicted of the crime. Then the "dead man" will suddenly show up at his partner's murder trial. Unfortunately, things don't quite go as planned. For one thing, no one seems to much care that the "dead man" is missing, and for another thing he's mistaken for the leader of a Balkan revolutionary group and is kidnapped by the other side.
Who directed Break the News?
Break the News was directed by René Clair.
Who stars in Break the News?
Break the News stars Jack Buchanan, Maurice Chevalier, June Knight, Marta Labarr, Gertrude Musgrove.
How long is Break the News?
Break the News has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
What genre is Break the News?
Break the News is a Music, Comedy film.
Where was Break the News produced?
Break the News was produced in United Kingdom.