The Power of the Press

NR
1h 2m
1928
6.227 /10 (11)

Overview

The naive newspaper cub Clem lands a scoop when he's sent out to cover a murder. In his enthusiasm he writes that the main suspect is Jane. When she confronts Clem, she convinces him to help her prove her innocence.

Country : United States of America
Genre : Drama
Languages : No Language
Released Date: 1928-10-30

Top Billed Cast

Douglas Fairbanks Jr.

Clem Rogers

Jobyna Ralston

Jane Atwill

Mildred Harris

Marie Weston

Philo McCullough

Robert Blake

Wheeler Oakman

Van

Robert Edeson

City Editor

Edwards Davis

Mr. Atwill

Dell Henderson

Bill Johnson

Charles Clary

District Attorney

Spottiswoode Aitken

Sports Writer

Frank Fanning

Detective

Joe Bordeaux

Newspaper Employee

Bobby Dunn

Taxi Driver

Otto Hoffman

Blake's Aide

Lew Meehan

Henchman at Marie's House

Blackie Whiteford

Henchman

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