Headline Crasher
"Senator's Son Defies Police - Scarlotti Mob Threatens Senator"
Originally released in 1937. Headline Crasher is a mystery/drama film. directed by Leslie Goodwins. At just 58 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Frankie Darro, Kane Richmond, and Muriel Evans
Synopsis
The popular B-flick team of Frankie Darro and Kane Richmond star in the slick quickie Headline Crasher. Little Frankie and Big Kane play a pair of roving journalists who investigate a politician (Richard Tucker) up for re-election. When it seems as though the politico is being set up for a fall by yellow journalists, Darro and Richmond try to get to the truth of the matter. The original story for Headline Crasher is credited to Peter B. Kyne, creator of the "Broncho Billy" western stories.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 4, 1937
88 years ago
Runtime
0h 58m
58 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Frankie Darro
as James 'Jimmy' Forbush Tallant, Jr.
Kane Richmond
as Lawrence 'Larry' Deering
Muriel Evans
as Edith Arlen
Richard Tucker
as Sen. James Tallant
John Merton
as Tony Scarlotti
Eleanor Stewart
as Helen
Edward Earle
as Atwood
Harry Harvey
as City Editor
John Ward
as Campaign Manager
Edward Kaye
as Bill (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Conn Pictures Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Headline Crasher about?
The popular B-flick team of Frankie Darro and Kane Richmond star in the slick quickie Headline Crasher. Little Frankie and Big Kane play a pair of roving journalists who investigate a politician (R...
Who directed Headline Crasher?
Headline Crasher was directed by Leslie Goodwins.
How long is Headline Crasher?
Headline Crasher has a runtime of 0 hours and 58 minutes (58 minutes total).
When was Headline Crasher released?
Headline Crasher was released on August 4, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Headline Crasher?
The main cast of Headline Crasher includes Frankie Darro, Kane Richmond, Muriel Evans, Richard Tucker, John Merton.