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Big News

1929-09-06 · 75 min · ★ 4.5

Mystery · Comedy · Crime

A reporter's marriage is jeopardized by his drinking and he finds himself accused of a murder he didn't commit.

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Directors
Gregory La Cava
Production companies
Pathé Exchange
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Robert ArmstrongRobert ArmstrongSteve Banks
Carole LombardCarole LombardMargaret Banks
Louis PayneLouis PayneHensel
Wade BotelerWade BotelerO'Neill
Charles SellonCharles SellonJ.W. Addison
Sam HardySam HardyJoe Reno
Tom KennedyTom KennedyOfficer Ryan
Warner RichmondWarner RichmondPhelps
Helen AinsworthHelen AinsworthVera
Herbert ClarkPells
Gertrude SuttonGertrude SuttonHelen
George 'Gabby' HayesGeorge 'Gabby' HayesHoffman
Vernon SteeleVernon SteeleReporter
Clarence WilsonClarence WilsonCoroner
Fred BehrleElevator Man
Colin ChaseColin ChaseBirn
Robert DudleyRobert DudleyTelegraph Editor
Lew AyresLew AyresCopyboy (uncredited)
James DonlanJames DonlanDeke
Lynton BrentLynton BrentReporter (uncredited)

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