
Behind the Headlines (1937)
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- Passed
- 58min
- Action, Adventure
- 14 May 1937 (USA)
- Movie
Eddie Haines is a radio reporter with Station KBC. He is always getting the scoop, which infuriates those at the New York Star, which happens to employ his ex-girlfriend Mary Bradley. But when Mary is kidnapped while thinking she is...
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Cast verified as complete
Lee Tracy | ... |
Eddie Haines
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Diana Gibson | ... |
Mary Bradley
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Phillip Huston | ... |
Alan Bennett
(as Philip Huston)
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Paul Guilfoyle | ... |
Art Martin
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Donald Meek | ... |
Potter
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Tom Kennedy | ... |
Tiny
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Frank M. Thomas | ... |
Naylor
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Doodles Weaver | ... |
Duggan
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Arthur Thalasso | ... |
Johnny - Bartender
(as Art Thalasso)
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Ralph Robertson | ... |
Radio Announcer
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Edith Craig | ... |
Bennett's Secretary
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Stanley Blystone | ... |
Fire Chief (uncredited)
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Lynton Brent | ... |
Disgusted Reporter (uncredited)
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William Corson | ... |
Gang Member (uncredited)
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Dick Elliott | ... |
2nd Bartender (uncredited)
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Bud Geary | ... |
Gang Member (uncredited)
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Frank Hagney | ... |
Gang Member (uncredited)
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Ann Hovey | ... |
Secretary (uncredited)
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Reed Howes | ... |
Gang Member (uncredited)
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Selmer Jackson | ... |
J.H. Scott - FBI Agent (uncredited)
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Ada Leonard | ... |
Receptionist (uncredited)
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George Lollier | ... |
Gang Member (uncredited)
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George Magrill | ... |
Gang Member (uncredited)
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John Merton | ... |
Armored-Car Guard (uncredited)
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Steve Pendleton | ... |
Martin - Gang Member (uncredited)
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Lee Phelps | ... |
Harris - FBI Agent (uncredited)
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Pedro Regas | ... |
Gang- Member (uncredited)
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Edwin Stanley | ... |
Mr. Denning (uncredited)
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Harry Tenbrook | ... |
Barfly (uncredited)
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Jane Walsh | ... |
Carhop (uncredited)
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Directed by
Richard Rosson |
Written by
Edmund L. Hartmann | ... | (screenplay) and |
J. Robert Bren | ... | (screenplay) |
Thomas Ahearn | ... | (story) |
Produced by
Samuel J. Briskin | ... | executive producer (uncredited) |
Cliff Reid | ... | producer |
Cinematography by
Russell Metty | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
Harry Marker |
Art Direction by
Van Nest Polglase |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Sydney M. Fogel | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
Howard Campbell | ... | associate art director |
Sound Department
Denzil A. Cutler | ... | sound recordist |
Special Effects by
Vernon L. Walker | ... | special effects |
Music Department
Edward Eliscu | ... | composer: stock music (uncredited) |
Nathaniel Shilkret | ... | composer: stock music (uncredited) |
Roy Webb | ... | composer: stock music (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- RKO Radio Pictures (1937) (United States) (theatrical)
- RKO Radio Pictures (1937) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- C&C Television Corporation (1955) (United States) (tv)
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Plot Summary |
Eddie Haines is a radio reporter with Station KBC. He is always getting the scoop, which infuriates those at the New York Star, which happens to employ his ex-girlfriend Mary Bradley. But when Mary is kidnapped while thinking she is getting a scoop on a big story, Eddie and Mary, (ie. the print media and the radio media), must work together to rescue her. Written by crickruslily |
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Taglines | A MILLION IN GOLD STOLEN! A BRAVE GIRL AT BAY...and the bombshell broadcaster on the spot in the biggest story of his flaming career! See more » |
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Did You Know?
Trivia | The radio truck used in the film was borrowed from RKO cinematographer J. Roy Hunt, who had built it for his own use. It is a customized 1935 Willys 77 panel delivery truck. The company would become famous for making the Jeep used in WW2. See more » |
Goofs | On the radio, the announcer states it's the 62nd Kentucky Derby, which took place on May 2, 1936. However, Fort Knox did not start taking gold shipments until January, 1937. See more » |
Soundtracks | Fatal Hour See more » |