The Power of the Press
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.
Top Cast
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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
Bobby Dunn
Taxi Driver
Otto Hoffman
Blake's Aide
Lew Meehan
Henchman at Marie's House
Blackie Whiteford
Henchman
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 30, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Capra
- Screenplay & Story
- Fred Thompson
- Original Title
- The Power of the Press
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Capra
Fred Thompson, Sonya Levien
Ted Tetzlaff, Chester A. Lyons
Frank Atkinson, Arthur Roberts
Jack Cohn
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Capra
Director
Sonya Levien
Writer
Ted Tetzlaff
Director of Photography
Fred Thompson
Screenplay
Jack Cohn
Producer
Chester A. Lyons
Director of Photography
Frank Atkinson
Editor
Arthur Roberts
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Power of the Press
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What is The Power of the Press about?
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.
Who directed The Power of the Press?
The Power of the Press was directed by Frank Capra.
Who stars in The Power of the Press?
The principal cast of The Power of the Press includes Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Jobyna Ralston, Mildred Harris, Philo McCullough, Wheeler Oakman.
When was The Power of the Press released and how long is it?
The Power of the Press was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Power of the Press?
The Power of the Press holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).