The read
It runs a compact 1h 6m.
Synopsis
William Poster writes a gossip column for the Morning Gazette. He will write about anyone and everyone as long as he gets the credit. He gets most of his information from his showgirl gal-pal, Peggy. Eventually Bill's reckless tattling gets him in deep trouble with friends and enemies, putting his career and life in jeopardy.
Ratings
IMDb6/10
8 audience votes
Key crew
- William A. SeiterDirector
- Ben MarksonScreenplay
- Casey RobinsonScreenplay
- Max SteinerOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Ricardo CortezWilliam Poster
- Helen TwelvetreesPeggy Bannon
- Jill EsmondMildred Huntington
- Robert ArmstrongEd Maloney
- Arline JudgeBee - Poster's Secretary
- Zasu PittsMorning Gazette Telephone Operator
- Clarence MuseHoratio
- Sidney TolerTony Mugatti
- Fletcher NortonAngelo Spinello
- Nella WalkerAunt Vickie
- Rochelle HudsonNewlywed Bride on Leviathon (uncredited)
- Dave O'BrienChorus Boy (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
newspaperradio programgossipheiressbroadwayshowgirlpre-code