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Release Year1929
Runtime1h 15m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresMystery, Comedy, Crime
Votes9
DirectorGregory La Cava
WritersWalter DeLeon, Jack Jungmeyer
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsBig News
About Big News
A reporter's marriage is jeopardized by his drinking and he finds himself accused of a murder he didn't commit.
Directed by Gregory La Cava, Big News leans on a strong ensemble — Robert Armstrong, Carole Lombard, Louis Payne — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about mystery titles of 1929.
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