Big Newsis a 1929 Americanpre-Codefilm directed byGregory La Cava,released byPathé Exchange,and starringRobert ArmstrongandCarole Lombard,billed as "Carol Lombard".
| Big News | |
|---|---|
 Original theatrical poster | |
| Directed by | Gregory La Cava |
| Written by | Walter DeLeon Jack Jungmeyer Frank Reicher |
| Based on | For Two Cents byGeorge S. Brooks |
| Produced by | Ralph Block |
| Starring | Robert Armstrong Carole Lombard |
| Cinematography | Norbert Brodine Arthur C. Miller |
| Edited by | Doane Harrison |
| Distributed by | Pathé Exchange |
Release date |
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Running time | 75 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
editSteve Banks is a hard-drinking newspaper reporter. His wife Margaret, a reporter for a rival paper, threatens to divorce him if he doesn't quit the drinking that is compromising his career. Steve pursues a story about drug dealers even when his editor fires him. When the editor is murdered, Steve is accused of the killing.
Cast
edit- Robert Armstrongas Steve Banks
- Carole Lombardas Margaret Banks (billed as Carol Lombard)
- Louis Payneas Hensel
- Wade Boteleras O'Neill
- Charles Sellonas Addison
- Sam Hardyas Reno
- Tom Kennedyas Officer Ryan
- Warner Richmondas District Attorney Phelps
- Helen Ainsworthas Vera, society editor
- James Donlanas Deke
- George "Gabby" Hayesas Hoffman, reporter
- Vernon Steeleas reporter
- Clarence Wilsonas Coroner
- Colin Chaseas Birn
- Robert Dudleyas Telegraph editor
Preservation status
editThe film exists in a 16mm reduction print.[1]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^"Silent Era: Progressive Silent Film List".Silentera.RetrievedOctober 3,2017.
External links
edit- Big NewsatIMDb
- Big Newsat SilentEra
- Big Newsis available for free viewing and download at theInternet Archive
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