Headline
“A suspense-laden tale of crime, intrigue - and a murder that was almost perfect.”
Synopsis
A crime reporter begins to investigate the disappearance of his bosses wife who had witnessed a murder.
Top Cast
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David Farrar
'Brookie ' Brooks
Anne Crawford
Anne
John Stuart
L.B. Ellington
Antoinette Cellier
Mrs. Margaret Ellington
Anthony Hawtrey
Paul Grayson
William Hartnell
Dell
Richard Goolden
Arthur Jones
Lorna Tarbat
Betty
Nancy O'Neil
Molly Dean
Merle Tottenham
Mrs. Deans
Joss Ambler
Chief Sub-Editor
Ian McLean
Inspector Dodds
Reginald Barlow
Distinguished Man (uncredited)
Robin Burns
News Theatre Patron (uncredited)
Noel Dainton
Senior Employee at Jeweller's Shop (uncredited)
Edgar Driver
Photographer (uncredited)
Stanley Escane
Role Undetermined (uncredited)
David Keir
Train Passenger (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Harlow
- Screenplay & Story
- Maisie Sharman
- Original Title
- Headline
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- John Corfield Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Harlow
Maisie Sharman, Ken Attiwill, Ralph Gilbert Bettison
Geoffrey Faithfull
Francis Cockburn
John Corfield, Joseph Janni
Department Leadership Roster
John Harlow
Director
Maisie Sharman
Screenplay
Francis Cockburn
Editor
John Corfield
Producer
Geoffrey Faithfull
Director of Photography
Joseph Janni
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Headline
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Headline about?
A crime reporter begins to investigate the disappearance of his bosses wife who had witnessed a murder.
Who directed Headline?
Headline was directed by John Harlow.
Who stars in Headline?
The principal cast of Headline includes David Farrar, Anne Crawford, John Stuart, Antoinette Cellier, Anthony Hawtrey.
When was Headline released and how long is it?
Headline was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Is Headline based on a book or true story?
Headline is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ken Attiwill".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Headline?
Headline holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).