The read
It runs a compact 1h 2m.
Synopsis
The naive newspaper cub Clem lands a scoop when he's sent out to cover a murder. In his enthusiasm he writes that the main suspect is Jane. When she confronts Clem, she convinces him to help her prove her innocence.
Ratings
IMDb6.4/10
12 audience votes
Key crew
- Frank CapraDirector
- Sonya LevienWriter
- Fred ThompsonScreenplay
Cast
- Douglas Fairbanks Jr.Clem Rogers
- Jobyna RalstonJane Atwill
- Mildred HarrisMarie Weston
- Philo McCulloughRobert Blake
- Wheeler OakmanVan
- Robert EdesonCity Editor
- Edwards DavisMr. Atwill
- Dell HendersonBill Johnson
- Charles ClaryDistrict Attorney
- Spottiswoode AitkenSports Writer
- Frank FanningDetective
- Joe BordeauxNewspaper Employee
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Themes
newspaperfalsely accusedadvice columnistnewspaper editor