Movie

Behind the News

“SEARING DRAMA!”

★ 8.0(2)19401h 15m

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Good to know

Director: Joseph Santley
Release date: 1940-12-20
Runtime: 1h 15m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Republic Pictures

About Behind the News

Behind the News is a 1940 movie in the Drama and Crime genres, directed by Joseph Santley, starring Lloyd Nolan, Frank Albertson and Doris Davenport. It has a runtime of 1 hour 15 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Behind the News in Russia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

As suggested by its title, Behind the News was a "stop the presses!" yarn set in a big-city newsroom. Lloyd Nolan is top-billed as a cynical reporter with a penchant for sticking his neck out too far. Frank Albertson costars as a cub reporter fresh out of journalism school, whose presence is resented by Nolan and his fellow workers. But it is Albertson who, after running afoul of the law, is instrumental in breaking up a ring of racketeers. Behind the News was remade by Republic as Headline Hunters (55).

Cast

Lloyd Nolan

Stuart Woodrow

Frank Albertson

Jeff Flavin

Doris Davenport

Barbara Shaw

Robert Armstrong

Vic Archer

Charles Halton

Neil Saunders

Paul Harvey

D. A. Hardin S. Kelly

Harry Tyler

Monroe

Dick Elliott

Foster

Archie Twitchell

Reporter

Eddie Fetherston

Toots - Reporter

Eddie Conrad

Enrico

Frank Puglia

Tomas Almedo

Themes & keywords

newspaperreporter

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Behind the News in Russia?+

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

Is Behind the News on Netflix?+

Behind the News is not on Netflix in Russia right now.

How long is Behind the News?+

Behind the News has a runtime of 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).

Who stars in Behind the News?+

Behind the News stars Lloyd Nolan, Frank Albertson, Doris Davenport, Robert Armstrong and Charles Halton.

When did Behind the News come out?+

Behind the News is a 1940 movie directed by Joseph Santley.

What genre is Behind the News?+

Behind the News is Drama and Crime film.

Who directed Behind the News?+

Behind the News was directed by Joseph Santley.