Power of the Press(1943)
He feels the power of a woman! They feel the power of a fist!
Power of the Press Synopsis
During WWII, the publisher of the isolationist New York Gazette is murdered just as he was about to change the paper's policy and support the US war effort. His friend, a small town patriotic editor, is brought in to find the culprits.
Power of the Press (1943) is a drama film directed by Lew Landers, released on January 29, 1943 with a runtime of 1h 4m. It stars Guy Kibbee, Lee Tracy, Gloria Dickson and Otto Kruger. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Lew Landers
- Writers:
- Samuel Fuller, Robert Hardy Andrews
- Producers:
- Leon Barsha
- Cinematographer:
- John Stumar
- Composer:
- Paul Sawtell
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Power of the Press Cast & Crew
Main cast
Guy Kibbee
as Ulysses Bradford
Lee Tracy
as Griff Thompson
Gloria Dickson
as Edwina Stephens
Otto Kruger
as Howard Raskin
Victor Jory
as Oscar Trent
Don Beddoe
as Pringle (uncredited)
Edmund Cobb
as Process Server (uncredited)
Eddie Laughton
as Reporter (uncredited)
Douglas Leavitt
as Whiffle (uncredited)
Ivan Miller
as Man on Dais (uncredited)
Larry Parks
as Jerry Purvis (uncredited)
Lee Phelps
as Policeman (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Lew Landers, written by Samuel Fuller and Robert Hardy Andrews, produced by Leon Barsha.
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Power of the Press Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 11 ratings.
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Power of the Press – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Power of the Press?
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The main cast of Power of the Press (1943) includes Guy Kibbee, Lee Tracy, Gloria Dickson, Otto Kruger and Victor Jory. The film was directed by Lew Landers. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Power of the Press released?
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Power of the Press was released on January 29, 1943 and runs for 1h 4m.
Is Power of the Press worth watching?
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Power of the Press (1943) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.