Movie

Break the News

★ 7.5(2)19381h 12m

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Good to know

Director: René Clair
Release date: 1938-01-02
Runtime: 1h 12m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Trio Productions

About Break the News

Break the News is a 1938 movie in the Music and Comedy genres, directed by René Clair, starring Jack Buchanan, Maurice Chevalier and June Knight. It has a runtime of 1 hour 12 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Break the News in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Two small-time song-and-dance men come up with what they believe is a surefire publicity stunt, guaranteed to keep their names in the public eye--one of them will "disappear" in what looks like a murder, and the other will be convicted of the crime. Then the "dead man" will suddenly show up at his partner's murder trial. Unfortunately, things don't quite go as planned. For one thing, no one seems to much care that the "dead man" is missing, and for another thing he's mistaken for the leader of a Balkan revolutionary group and is kidnapped by the other side.

Cast

Jack Buchanan

Teddy Enton

Maurice Chevalier

François Verrier

June Knight

Grace Gatwick

Marta Labarr

Sonia

Gertrude Musgrove

Helena

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Break the News in Ireland?+

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

Is Break the News on Netflix?+

Break the News is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is Break the News?+

Break the News has a runtime of 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).

Who stars in Break the News?+

Break the News stars Jack Buchanan, Maurice Chevalier, June Knight, Marta Labarr and Gertrude Musgrove.

When did Break the News come out?+

Break the News is a 1938 movie directed by René Clair.

What genre is Break the News?+

Break the News is Music and Comedy film.

Who directed Break the News?+

Break the News was directed by René Clair.