Top Cast
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Lewis Stone
Daniel Steele
Marceline Day
June Westcott
Malcolm McGregor
Bill Ballard
Henry B. Walthall
John Ballard
Robert Emmett O'Connor
Boss Maloney
Tom Ricketts
Wicks
Hayden Stevenson
Callahan
Robert Ellis
Cyrus Hazlett
Boris Baronoff
Criminal
Morgan Thorpe
Organist
Evelyn Selbie
Italian Mother
Bernard Siegel
Italian Father
Wilson Benge
Butler
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 28, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Melford
- Screenplay & Story
- J.G. Hawks, J. Grubb Alexander, Walter Anthony, Peter B. Kyne, Curtis Benton
- Original Title
- Freedom of the Press
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Melford
J.G. Hawks, J. Grubb Alexander, Walter Anthony, Peter B. Kyne, Curtis Benton
Ben F. Reynolds
George McGuire
Department Leadership Roster
George McGuire
Editor
George Melford
Director
J.G. Hawks
Writer
J. Grubb Alexander
Writer
Walter Anthony
Writer
Peter B. Kyne
Writer
Curtis Benton
Writer
Ben F. Reynolds
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Freedom of the Press.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Freedom of the Press
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Freedom of the Press about?
When a newspaper owner is murdered, his son takes over his crusade against a corrupt politician with criminal associations.
Who directed Freedom of the Press?
Freedom of the Press was directed by George Melford.
Who stars in Freedom of the Press?
The principal cast of Freedom of the Press includes Lewis Stone, Marceline Day, Malcolm McGregor, Henry B. Walthall, Robert Emmett O'Connor.
When was Freedom of the Press released and how long is it?
Freedom of the Press was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.