Gentlemen of the Press(1929)
WHY WON'T THE NEWSPAPERS GIVE A MAN A LIVING CHANCE. WHY DO THEY DIG UP THE PAST WHEN HE IS TRYING TO GO STRAIGHT?
Gentlemen of the Press Synopsis
A newspaperman is drawn away from family life by the needs of his paper until a new woman enters his life.
Gentlemen of the Press (1929) is a drama film directed by Millard Webb, released on May 4, 1929 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Walter Huston, Kay Francis, Charles Ruggles and Betty Lawford. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Millard Webb
- Writers:
- Mark Barron, Ward Morehouse, Bartlett Cormack
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Gentlemen of the Press Cast & Crew
Main cast
Walter Huston
as Wickland Snell
Kay Francis
as Myra May
Charles Ruggles
as Charlie Haven
Betty Lawford
as Dorothy Snell Hanley
Norman Foster
as Ted Hanley
- Duncan Penwarden
Duncan Penwarden
as Mr. Higgenbottom
- Lawrence Leslie
Lawrence Leslie
as Red
- Lee Harry
Lee Harry
as Copy-desk Editor
Brian Donlevy
as Kelly - Reporter (uncredited)
Victor Kilian
as McPhee - Reporter (uncredited)
Charles Wagenheim
as Copy Boy (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Millard Webb, written by Mark Barron, Ward Morehouse and Bartlett Cormack.
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Gentlemen of the Press Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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Gentlemen of the Press – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Gentlemen of the Press online?
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Who stars in Gentlemen of the Press?
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The main cast of Gentlemen of the Press (1929) includes Walter Huston, Kay Francis, Charles Ruggles, Betty Lawford and Norman Foster. The film was directed by Millard Webb. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Gentlemen of the Press released?
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Gentlemen of the Press was released on May 4, 1929 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is Gentlemen of the Press worth watching?
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Gentlemen of the Press (1929) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.