Behind the News
“SEARING DRAMA!”
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).
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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
Inez Palange
Almedo's Landlady
Charles Stevens
Carlos Marquez
Eddy Chandler
Thug
Elliott Sullivan
Thug
Veda Ann Borg
Newspaper Receptionist
Carol Adams
Radio Station Mail Clerk
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 20, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Santley
- Screenplay & Story
- Boyce DeGaw, Isabel Dawn
- Original Title
- Behind the News
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Santley
Boyce DeGaw, Isabel Dawn
Jack A. Marta
Ernest J. Nims
Robert North
Department Leadership Roster
Boyce DeGaw
Writer
Isabel Dawn
Writer
Joseph Santley
Director
Robert North
Producer
Jack A. Marta
Director of Photography
Ernest J. Nims
Editor
Adele Palmer
Costume Design
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 Behind the News
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What is Behind the News about?
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).
Who directed Behind the News?
Behind the News was directed by Joseph Santley.
Who stars in Behind the News?
The principal cast of Behind the News includes Lloyd Nolan, Frank Albertson, Doris Davenport, Robert Armstrong, Charles Halton.
When was Behind the News released and how long is it?
Behind the News was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Behind the News?
Behind the News holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).