Movie

Girl in the News

★ 6.5(7)19401h 18m

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Good to know

Director: Carol Reed
Release date: 1940-08-28
Runtime: 1h 18m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: 20th Century Fox

About Girl in the News

Girl in the News is a 1940 movie in the Crime and Thriller genres, directed by Carol Reed, starring Margaret Lockwood, Barry K. Barnes and Emlyn Williams. It has a runtime of 1 hour 18 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 7 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Girl in the News in Egypt — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

An elderly lady manages to sneak some pills away from her nurse and dies of an overdose. The nurse is tried for murder and acquitted. Some time later the nurse, under a new name and identity, cares for a patient who also dies of an overdose. When her real identity comes out, suspicions arise.

Cast

Margaret Lockwood

Anne Graham

Barry K. Barnes

Stephen Farringdon

Emlyn Williams

Tracy

Roger Livesey

Bill Maher

Basil Radford

Doctor Threadgrove

Margaretta Scott

Judith Bentley

Wyndham Goldie

Edward Bentley

Irene Handl

Gertrude Mary Blaker

Mervyn Johns

James Fetherwood

Betty Jardine

Elsie

Kathleen Harrison

Cook

Felix Aylmer

Prosecuting Counsel

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Girl in the News in Egypt?+

Girl in the News is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Egypt. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Girl in the News on Netflix?+

Girl in the News is not on Netflix in Egypt right now.

How long is Girl in the News?+

Girl in the News has a runtime of 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).

Who stars in Girl in the News?+

Girl in the News stars Margaret Lockwood, Barry K. Barnes, Emlyn Williams, Roger Livesey and Basil Radford.

When did Girl in the News come out?+

Girl in the News is a 1940 movie directed by Carol Reed.

What genre is Girl in the News?+

Girl in the News is Crime and Thriller film.

Who directed Girl in the News?+

Girl in the News was directed by Carol Reed.