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This Man Is News (1938)

Movie ★ 5.3 77 min

Mystery Comedy

A newspaper reporter keeps beating the police to clues in a current murder case. This makes the police think he may be involved in the crime.

David MacDonald Director Allan MacKinnon Writer Basil Dearden Writer Roger MacDougall Writer

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Quick facts

Released
September 16, 1938
Runtime
77 min
IMDb
tt0032025
Language
Studio
Pinebrook Studios

Cast

Barry K. Barnes Barry K. Barnes Simon Drake Valerie Hobson Valerie Hobson Pat Drake Alastair Sim Alastair Sim MacGregor John Warwick Johnnie Clayton Philip Leaver Philip Leaver 'Harelip' Murphy James Birrie Doyle David Keir Brown Tom Gill Tom Gill Peter Brown Edward Lexy Inspector Hollis Garry Marsh Garry Marsh Sergeant Bright Kenneth Buckley Ken Marquis Jack Vyvyan White, a Fireman John Abbott John Abbott Hood with Foreign Accent

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Frequently asked questions

What is This Man Is News about?
A newspaper reporter keeps beating the police to clues in a current murder case. This makes the police think he may be involved in the crime.
Who directed This Man Is News?
This Man Is News was directed by David MacDonald.
Who stars in This Man Is News?
This Man Is News stars Barry K. Barnes, Valerie Hobson, Alastair Sim, John Warwick.
When was This Man Is News released?
This Man Is News is a 1938 mystery, comedy film.
Where can I watch This Man Is News?
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