Movie

The Power of the Press

★ 6.4(12)19281h 2m

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Good to know

Director: Frank Capra
Release date: 1928-10-30
Runtime: 1h 2m
Language: No Language
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Columbia Pictures

About The Power of the Press

The Power of the Press is a 1928 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Frank Capra, starring Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Jobyna Ralston and Mildred Harris. It has a runtime of 1 hour 2 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 12 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Power of the Press in Switzerland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Douglas Fairbanks Jr.

Clem Rogers

Jobyna Ralston

Jane Atwill

Mildred Harris

Marie Weston

Philo McCullough

Robert Blake

Wheeler Oakman

Van

Robert Edeson

City Editor

Edwards Davis

Mr. Atwill

Dell Henderson

Bill Johnson

Charles Clary

District Attorney

Spottiswoode Aitken

Sports Writer

Frank Fanning

Detective

Joe Bordeaux

Newspaper Employee

Themes & keywords

newspaperfalsely accusedadvice columnistnewspaper editor

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Power of the Press in Switzerland?+

The Power of the Press is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Switzerland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Power of the Press on Netflix?+

The Power of the Press is not on Netflix in Switzerland right now.

How long is The Power of the Press?+

The Power of the Press has a runtime of 1 hour 2 minutes (62 minutes).

Who stars in The Power of the Press?+

The Power of the Press stars Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Jobyna Ralston, Mildred Harris, Philo McCullough and Wheeler Oakman.

When did The Power of the Press come out?+

The Power of the Press is a 1928 movie directed by Frank Capra.

What genre is The Power of the Press?+

The Power of the Press is Drama film.

Who directed The Power of the Press?+

The Power of the Press was directed by Frank Capra.