News Is Made at Night
1939, English. Directed by Alfred L. Werker.
THE MAN WHO LIVED A FANTASTIC HOAX AND VICTIMIZED A NATION!
Newspaper editor (Foster) will do almost anything to increase circulation. He campaigns to free a condemned man while accusing a wealthy ex-criminal of a string of murders.
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Alfred L. WerkerDirector
- Preston FosterSteve Drum
- Lynn BariMaxine Thomas
- Russell GleasonAlbert Hockman
- George BarbierClanahan
- Eddie CollinsBilliard
- Minor WatsonCharles Coulton AKA Clifford Mussey
- Charles HaltonLt. Governor Elmer Hinge
- Paul HarveyInspector Melrose
- Richard LaneBarney Basely
- Charles LaneDistrict Attorney Rufe Reynolds
- Betty CompsonKitty Truman
- Paul FixJoe Luddy
Details
- Released
- 20 July 1939
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Francis Larkin
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News Is Made at Night: quick answers
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How long is News Is Made at Night?
News Is Made at Night runs 75 minutes (1h 15m).
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News Is Made at Night parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
News Is Made at Night is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is News Is Made at Night on?
News Is Made at Night isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 July 1939. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like News Is Made at Night?
If you liked News Is Made at Night, try See Spot Run, Double Threat, Hooper.
Who directed News Is Made at Night?
News Is Made at Night (1939) was directed by Alfred L. Werker and stars Preston Foster, Lynn Bari, Russell Gleason.