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Behind the Headlines

  • 19371937
  • PassedPassed
  • 58m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
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Diana Gibson and Lee Tracy in Behind the Headlines (1937)
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Crime
Eddie Haines is a radio reporter with Station KBC. He is always getting the scoop, which infuriates those at the New York Star, which happens to employ his ex-girlfriend Mary Bradley. But wh... Read allEddie Haines is a radio reporter with Station KBC. He is always getting the scoop, which infuriates those at the New York Star, which happens to employ his ex-girlfriend Mary Bradley. But when Mary is kidnapped while thinking she is getting a scoop on a big story, Eddie and Mary,... Read allEddie Haines is a radio reporter with Station KBC. He is always getting the scoop, which infuriates those at the New York Star, which happens to employ his ex-girlfriend Mary Bradley. But when Mary is kidnapped while thinking she is getting a scoop on a big story, Eddie and Mary, (ie. the print media and the radio media), must work together to rescue her.
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
194
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Richard Rosson
  • Writers
    • Edmund L. Hartmann(screenplay)
    • J. Robert Bren(screenplay)
    • Thomas Ahearn(story)
  • Stars
    • Lee Tracy
    • Diana Gibson
    • Phillip Huston
Top credits
  • Director
    • Richard Rosson
  • Writers
    • Edmund L. Hartmann(screenplay)
    • J. Robert Bren(screenplay)
    • Thomas Ahearn(story)
  • Stars
    • Lee Tracy
    • Diana Gibson
    • Phillip Huston
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    • 6User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Diana Gibson and Lee Tracy in Behind the Headlines (1937)
    Diana Gibson in Behind the Headlines (1937)
    Diana Gibson and Lee Tracy in Behind the Headlines (1937)
    Diana Gibson and Lee Tracy in Behind the Headlines (1937)
    Phillip Huston and Lee Tracy in Behind the Headlines (1937)

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    Lee Tracy
    Lee Tracy
    • Eddie Hainesas Eddie Haines
    Diana Gibson
    Diana Gibson
    • Mary Bradleyas Mary Bradley
    Phillip Huston
    • Alan Bennettas Alan Bennett
    Paul Guilfoyle
    Paul Guilfoyle
    • Art Martinas Art Martin
    Donald Meek
    Donald Meek
    • Potteras Potter
    Tom Kennedy
    Tom Kennedy
    • Tinyas Tiny
    Frank M. Thomas
    Frank M. Thomas
    • Nayloras Naylor
    Doodles Weaver
    Doodles Weaver
    • Dugganas Duggan
    Arthur Thalasso
    • Johnny - Bartenderas Johnny - Bartender
    • (as Art Thalasso)
    Ralph Robertson
    • Radio Announceras Radio Announcer
    Edith Craig
    • Bennett's Secretaryas Bennett's Secretary
    Stanley Blystone
    Stanley Blystone
    • Fire Chiefas Fire Chief
    • (uncredited)
    Lynton Brent
    Lynton Brent
    • Disgusted Reporteras Disgusted Reporter
    • (uncredited)
    William Corson
    • Gang Memberas Gang Member
    • (uncredited)
    Dick Elliott
    Dick Elliott
    • 2nd Bartenderas 2nd Bartender
    • (uncredited)
    Bud Geary
    Bud Geary
    • Gang Memberas Gang Member
    • (uncredited)
    Frank Hagney
    Frank Hagney
    • Gang Memberas Gang Member
    • (uncredited)
    Ann Hovey
    Ann Hovey
    • Secretaryas Secretary
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Richard Rosson
    • Writers
      • Edmund L. Hartmann(screenplay)
      • J. Robert Bren(screenplay)
      • Thomas Ahearn(story)
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    Storyline

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    Eddie Haines is a radio reporter with Station KBC. He is always getting the scoop, which infuriates those at the New York Star, which happens to employ his ex-girlfriend Mary Bradley. But when Mary is kidnapped while thinking she is getting a scoop on a big story, Eddie and Mary, (ie. the print media and the radio media), must work together to rescue her. —crickruslily
    • female reporter
    • prisoner
    • song
    • drive in restaurant carhop
    • location by triangulation
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    • Taglines
      • A MILLION IN GOLD STOLEN! A BRAVE GIRL AT BAY...and the bombshell broadcaster on the spot in the biggest story of his flaming career!
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • Passed
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The radio truck used in the film was borrowed from RKO cinematographer J. Roy Hunt, who had built it for his own use.
    • Goofs
      On the radio, the announcer states it's the 62nd Kentucky Derby, which took place on May 2, 1936. However, Fort Knox did not start taking gold shipments until January, 1937.
    • Soundtracks
      Fatal Hour
      (uncredited)

      Music by Max Steiner

    User reviews6

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    7/10
    Pleasant action comedy
    I agree with the reviewers who appreciated Diana Gibson : she's handsome and energic with some marvelous interrogative glances. She's a newspaper reporter riveting with her ex boyfriend (Lee Grant) reporter on radio. They are chasing scoops more and more important, the last one being a gold transfer to Fort Knox. There is a lot of ingenuisity in use of portable microphone. Diana Gibson and Lee Grant play a fast paced couple in that entertaining action comedy. Director Richard Rosson isn't too wellknown less than 20 movies, although we see his name as codirector Howard Hawks on Scarface and for a sequence of "Come and get it". Diana Gibson didn't have too a great career, also less than 20 movies. We mustn't forget Russell Metty's photography who matches well to action.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 14, 1937 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Tomorrow's Headlines
    • Filming locations
      • RKO Studios - 780 N. Gower Street, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • RKO Radio Pictures
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      58 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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