Important News
Synopsis
In this short film, a small-town newspaper editor struggles with what to publish on his paper's front page.
Top Cast
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Charles 'Chic' Sale
Elmer 'Scoop' Stevens
James Stewart
Cornelius 'Corn' Stevens
Granville Bates
Sheriff (uncredited)
Billy Dooley
Zeke (uncredited)
Al Herman
Moe (uncredited)
Louis Natheaux
Albert 'Pretty Face' Wilson (uncredited)
Charles Trowbridge
Ed Rollins (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 29, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edwin Lawrence
- Original Title
- Important News
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edwin Lawrence
Department Leadership Roster
Edwin Lawrence
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Important News
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What is Important News about?
In this short film, a small-town newspaper editor struggles with what to publish on his paper's front page.
Who directed Important News?
Important News was directed by Edwin Lawrence.
Who stars in Important News?
The principal cast of Important News includes Charles 'Chic' Sale, James Stewart, Granville Bates, Billy Dooley, Al Herman.
When was Important News released and how long is it?
Important News was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 10m.