Important News(1936)
Important News Synopsis
In this short film, a small-town newspaper editor struggles with what to publish on his paper's front page.
Important News (1936) is a drama film directed by Edwin Lawrence, released on February 29, 1936 with a runtime of 10m. It stars Charles 'Chic' Sale, James Stewart, Granville Bates and Billy Dooley. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Edwin Lawrence
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Important News Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charles 'Chic' Sale
as Elmer 'Scoop' Stevens
James Stewart
as Cornelius 'Corn' Stevens
Granville Bates
as Sheriff (uncredited)
Billy Dooley
as Zeke (uncredited)
- Al Herman
Al Herman
as Moe (uncredited)
Louis Natheaux
as Albert 'Pretty Face' Wilson (uncredited)
Charles Trowbridge
as Ed Rollins (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Edwin Lawrence.
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Important News Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 6 ratings.
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Important News – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Important News online?
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Who stars in Important News?
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The main cast of Important News (1936) includes Charles 'Chic' Sale, James Stewart, Granville Bates, Billy Dooley and Al Herman. The film was directed by Edwin Lawrence. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Important News released?
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Important News was released on February 29, 1936 and runs for 10m.
Is Important News worth watching?
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Important News (1936) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.