
The Star Reporter
1931-12-10 · 44 min · ★ 8.0
Major Starr is an ambitious newspaper reporter who has taken undercover employment as chauffeur to Lady Susan Loman in the hope of witnessing high-society goings-on which he can use in a feature article he is planning.
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- Michael Powell
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- United Kingdom
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- Released
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Harold FrenchMajor Starr
Isla BevanLady Susan Loman
Garry MarshMandelTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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