The read
It runs a compact 1h 20m.
Synopsis
A New York gossip columnist feuds with a singer and enjoys the power of the press.
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
10 audience votes
Key crew
- Howard J. GreenScreenplay
- Roy Del RuthDirector
Cast
- Lee TracyAlvin Roberts
- Mary BrianGladys Price
- Dick PowellBunny Harmon
- Allen JenkinsFrankie Wells
- Ruth DonnellyMiss Stevens
- Emma DunnMrs. Roberts
- Edwin MaxwellSam Gobel
- Ned SparksGeorge Moxley
- Walter WalkerMr. Miller
- Frank McHughReilly
- Herman BingEmil
- George ChandlerHanson
Stills
Themes
newspaperconfessionattempted murderpress freedomsingerpre-codedictaphonepressure from the presstabloid journalism