Break the News
Originally released in 1938. Break the News is a music/comedy film. directed by René Clair. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jack Buchanan, Maurice Chevalier, and June Knight
Synopsis
Two small-time song-and-dance men come up with what they believe is a surefire publicity stunt, guaranteed to keep their names in the public eye--one of them will "disappear" in what looks like a murder, and the other will be convicted of the crime. Then the "dead man" will suddenly show up at his partner's murder trial. Unfortunately, things don't quite go as planned. For one thing, no one seems to much care that the "dead man" is missing, and for another thing he's mistaken for the leader of a Balkan revolutionary group and is kidnapped by the other side.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 2, 1938
88 years ago
Runtime
1h 12m
72 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Trio Productions
- Jack Buchanan Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Break the News about?
Two small-time song-and-dance men come up with what they believe is a surefire publicity stunt, guaranteed to keep their names in the public eye--one of them will "disappear" in what looks like a m...
Who directed Break the News?
Break the News was directed by René Clair.
How long is Break the News?
Break the News has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
When was Break the News released?
Break the News was released on January 2, 1938 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Break the News?
The main cast of Break the News includes Jack Buchanan, Maurice Chevalier, June Knight, Marta Labarr, Gertrude Musgrove.