Headline Crasher
“Senator's Son Defies Police - Scarlotti Mob Threatens Senator”
Synopsis
The popular B-flick team of Frankie Darro and Kane Richmond star in the slick quickie Headline Crasher. Little Frankie and Big Kane play a pair of roving journalists who investigate a politician (Richard Tucker) up for re-election. When it seems as though the politico is being set up for a fall by yellow journalists, Darro and Richmond try to get to the truth of the matter. The original story for Headline Crasher is credited to Peter B. Kyne, creator of the "Broncho Billy" western stories.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 4, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leslie Goodwins
- Screenplay & Story
- Sherman L. Lowe
- Original Title
- Headline Crasher
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Conn Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leslie Goodwins
Sherman L. Lowe, Harry O. Hoyt, Peter B. Kyne
Gilbert Warrenton
Martin G. Cohn
Maurice Conn
Department Leadership Roster
Leslie Goodwins
Director
Sherman L. Lowe
Screenplay
Maurice Conn
Producer
Martin G. Cohn
Editor
Gilbert Warrenton
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 Headline Crasher
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What is Headline Crasher about?
The popular B-flick team of Frankie Darro and Kane Richmond star in the slick quickie Headline Crasher. Little Frankie and Big Kane play a pair of roving journalists who investigate a politician (Richard Tucker) up for re-election. When it seems as though the politico is being set up for a fall by yellow journalists, Darro and Richmond try to get to the truth of the matter. The original story for Headline Crasher is credited to Peter B. Kyne, creator of the "Broncho Billy" western stories.
Who directed Headline Crasher?
Headline Crasher was directed by Leslie Goodwins.
Who stars in Headline Crasher?
The principal cast of Headline Crasher includes Frankie Darro, Kane Richmond, Muriel Evans, Richard Tucker, John Merton.
When was Headline Crasher released and how long is it?
Headline Crasher was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 58m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Headline Crasher?
Headline Crasher holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).