Gentlemen of the Press (1929)
WHY WON'T THE NEWSPAPERS GIVE A MAN A LIVING CHANCE. WHY DO THEY DIG UP THE PAST WHEN HE IS TRYING TO GO STRAIGHT?
A newspaperman is drawn away from family life by the needs of his paper until a new woman enters his life.
Director: Millard Webb
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: May 4, 1929
Cast
- Walter Huston - Wickland Snell
- Kay Francis - Myra May
- Charles Ruggles - Charlie Haven
- Betty Lawford - Dorothy Snell Hanley
- Norman Foster - Ted Hanley
- Duncan Penwarden - Mr. Higgenbottom
- Lawrence Leslie - Red
- Lee Harry - Copy-desk Editor
- Brian Donlevy - Kelly - Reporter (uncredited)
- Victor Kilian - McPhee - Reporter (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Mark Barron (Theatre Play)
- Ward Morehouse (Theatre Play)
- Bartlett Cormack (Screenplay)
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
newspaper man
More Films by Director: Millard Webb
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Gentlemen of the Press about?
- A newspaperman is drawn away from family life by the needs of his paper until a new woman enters his life.
- Who directed Gentlemen of the Press?
- Gentlemen of the Press was directed by Millard Webb.
- Who stars in Gentlemen of the Press?
- Gentlemen of the Press stars Walter Huston, Kay Francis, Charles Ruggles, Betty Lawford, Norman Foster, Duncan Penwarden.
- How long is Gentlemen of the Press?
- Gentlemen of the Press has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Gentlemen of the Press?
- Gentlemen of the Press is a Drama film.
- Where was Gentlemen of the Press produced?
- Gentlemen of the Press was produced in United States of America.