

Making the Headlines
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Synopsis
Angry, because he is making too many headlines with his gang-busting activities, the police chief transfers Lt. Lewis Nagel to the sleepy suburban town of Fairview, where he is followed by reporter Steve Withers because he knows Nagel will find a story.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Jack Holt
Police Lt. Lewis Nagel
Beverly Roberts
Jeane Sandford
Craig Reynolds
Reporter Steve Withers
Marjorie Gateson
Muffin Wilder
Dorothy Appleby
Claire Sandford
Gilbert Emery
Edmund Sandford
Tom Kennedy
Police Sergeant Handley
Corbet Morris
Ronald Sandford
Sheila Bromley
Grace Sandford
John Wray
Herbert Sandford
Maurice Cass
Edgar Kerr
Tully Marshall
Stuart Hackett
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 31, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lewis D. Collins
- Screenplay & Story
- Jefferson Parker, Howard J. Green
- Original Title
- Making the Headlines
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Larry Darmour Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lewis D. Collins
Jefferson Parker, Howard J. Green
Department Leadership Roster
Jefferson Parker
Screenplay
Lewis D. Collins
Director
Howard J. Green
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Making the Headlines
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Making the Headlines about?
Angry, because he is making too many headlines with his gang-busting activities, the police chief transfers Lt. Lewis Nagel to the sleepy suburban town of Fairview, where he is followed by reporter Steve Withers because he knows Nagel will find a story.
Who directed Making the Headlines?
Making the Headlines was directed by Lewis D. Collins.
Who stars in Making the Headlines?
The principal cast of Making the Headlines includes Jack Holt, Beverly Roberts, Craig Reynolds, Marjorie Gateson, Dorothy Appleby.
When was Making the Headlines released and how long is it?
Making the Headlines was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.



















