The read
It runs a compact 1h 27m.
Synopsis
Rival reporters (George Brent, Joan Blondell) investigate a Hollywood star (Adele Jergens) and the box she receives with a dead man inside.
Ratings
IMDb6/10
4 audience votes
Key crew
- Henry LevinDirector
- George BrickerScreenplay
- Dwight V. BabcockScreenplay
Cast
- George BrentJoe Medford
- Joan BlondellRosemary Durant
- Adele JergensMona Harrison
- Jim BannonDet. Lt. Mark Wilson
- Leslie BrooksPeggy Holmes
- Marvin MillerRudy Frasso
- Una O'ConnorNora
- Grant MitchellMitchell Edwards
- Mary FieldFelice
- Fred F. SearsDet. Dave Short (as Fred Sears)
- Cliff ClarkCity Editor Emmett Willard
- John BerkesLarry Massey, Photographer
Stills
Themes
newspaperscrewball comedy