Inside Story
1939, English. Directed by Ricardo Cortez.
The Story a Girl Dared Not Tell! A Headline a Reporter Would Not Write!
A good-hearted reporter attempts to find the loneliest woman in New York so he can give her an old-fashioned Christmas on a farm..
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- 1h 0m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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Roving Reporters Trilogy
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Cast & crew
- Ricardo CortezDirector
- Michael WhalenBarney Callahan
- Jean RogersJune White
- Chick ChandlerSnapper Doolan
- Douglas FowleyGus Brawley
- John 'Dusty' KingPaul Randall
- Jane DarwellAunt Mary Perkins
- June GaleEunice
- Spencer ChartersUncle Ben Perkins
- Theodore von EltzWhitey
- Cliff ClarkCollins
- Charles D. BrownJ.B. Douglas
- Charles LaneDistrict Attorney
Details
- Released
- 10 March 1939
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jerome Cady, Ben Ames Williams
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Inside Story: quick answers
What should I watch before Inside Story?
Watch Time Out for Murder (1938) and While New York Sleeps (1938) first.
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How long is Inside Story?
Inside Story runs 60 minutes (1h 0m).
Does Inside Story have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Inside Story on?
Inside Story isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 10 March 1939. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Inside Story?
If you liked Inside Story, try Song of the Thin Man, The Thin Man Goes Home, Shadow of the Thin Man.
Who directed Inside Story?
Inside Story (1939) was directed by Ricardo Cortez and stars Michael Whalen, Jean Rogers, Chick Chandler.