Behind the News (1940)
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).
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Joseph Santley
Writing:
- Isabel Dawn
- Boyce DeGaw
Stars:
Release Date: 1940-12-20
- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 75
Frank - Gym Attendant
Neil Saunders
Jeff Flavin
Reporter
Eddie, tall morgue attendant
Foster
Monroe
Carlos Marquez
Archer's Assistant
Newspaper Receptionist
Vic Archer
Radio Station Mail Clerk
Tomas Almedo
Judge #1
Thug
Justice of the Peace
Reporter #1 on Phone
Stuart Woodrow
D. A. Hardin S. Kelly
Almedo's Landlady
Barbara Shaw
Enrico
Toots - Reporter
John - Alcoholic Father
Skeptical Newspaper Editor
Reporter
John Grant
Judge #2
Thug
