Gentlemen of the Press
“WHY WON'T THE NEWSPAPERS GIVE A MAN A LIVING CHANCE. WHY DO THEY DIG UP THE PAST WHEN HE IS TRYING TO GO STRAIGHT?”
Synopsis
A newspaperman is drawn away from family life by the needs of his paper until a new woman enters his life.
Top Cast
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Walter Huston
Wickland Snell
Kay Francis
Myra May
Charles Ruggles
Charlie Haven
Betty Lawford
Dorothy Snell Hanley
Norman Foster
Ted Hanley
Duncan Penwarden
Mr. Higgenbottom
Lawrence Leslie
Red
Lee Harry
Copy-desk Editor
Brian Donlevy
Kelly - Reporter (uncredited)
Victor Kilian
McPhee - Reporter (uncredited)
Charles Wagenheim
Copy Boy (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 4, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Millard Webb
- Screenplay & Story
- Bartlett Cormack
- Original Title
- Gentlemen of the Press
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Millard Webb
Bartlett Cormack, Mark Barron, Ward Morehouse
Department Leadership Roster
Millard Webb
Director
Bartlett Cormack
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gentlemen of the Press
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What is Gentlemen of the Press about?
A newspaperman is drawn away from family life by the needs of his paper until a new woman enters his life.
Who directed Gentlemen of the Press?
Gentlemen of the Press was directed by Millard Webb.
Who stars in Gentlemen of the Press?
The principal cast of Gentlemen of the Press includes Walter Huston, Kay Francis, Charles Ruggles, Betty Lawford, Norman Foster.
When was Gentlemen of the Press released and how long is it?
Gentlemen of the Press was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.