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Barry K. Barnes
Simon Drake
Valerie Hobson
Pat Drake
Alastair Sim
MacGregor
John Warwick
Johnnie Clayton
Philip Leaver
'Harelip' Murphy
James Birrie
Doyle
David Keir
Brown
Tom Gill
Peter Brown
Edward Lexy
Inspector Hollis
Garry Marsh
Sergeant Bright
Kenneth Buckley
Ken Marquis
Jack Vyvyan
White, a Fireman
John Abbott
Hood with Foreign Accent
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David MacDonald
- Screenplay & Story
- Basil Dearden, Roger MacDougall, Allan MacKinnon
- Original Title
- This Man Is News
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Pinebrook Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David MacDonald
Basil Dearden, Roger MacDougall, Allan MacKinnon
Henry Harris
Reginald Beck
Anthony Havelock-Allan
Department Leadership Roster
David MacDonald
Director
Basil Dearden
Writer
Roger MacDougall
Writer
Allan MacKinnon
Writer
Henry Harris
Director of Photography
Reginald Beck
Editor
Anthony Havelock-Allan
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Man Is News
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is This Man Is News about?
A newspaper reporter keeps beating the police to clues in a current murder case. This makes the police think he may be involved in the crime.
Who directed This Man Is News?
This Man Is News was directed by David MacDonald.
Who stars in This Man Is News?
The principal cast of This Man Is News includes Barry K. Barnes, Valerie Hobson, Alastair Sim, John Warwick, Philip Leaver.
When was This Man Is News released and how long is it?
This Man Is News was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.