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  • Star Reporter (1939)
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    62 min | Crime, Drama, Romance
Star Reporter (1939)
Approved
62 min | Crime, Drama, Romance

John Randolph (Warren Hull), an idealistic young newspaper owner who uses his paper as an instrument for the public good, uses a campaign against crime to successfully run grafting politicians out of town. District Attorney William ...See moreJohn Randolph (Warren Hull), an idealistic young newspaper owner who uses his paper as an instrument for the public good, uses a campaign against crime to successfully run grafting politicians out of town. District Attorney William Burnette (Wallis Clark), father of Barbara Burnette (Marsha Hunt) who John loves, learns that John's father (unknown to John) is a criminal they are seeking. He refuses to prosecute him and John, not knowing the real reason, turns against Burnette and tries to run him out of office. Written by Les Adams See less
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Writer
John T. Neville (original screenplay)
Producer
Cinematographer
Arthur Martinelli (photographed by)
Editor
Russell F. Schoengarth (as Russell Schoengarth)
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Updated Feb 22, 1939

Release date
Feb 22, 1939 (United States)

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22 cast members
Name Known for
Warren Hull
John Randolph / John Charles Benton John Randolph / John Charles Benton   See fewer
Marsha Hunt
Barbara Burnette Barbara Burnette   See fewer
Wallis Clark
District Attorney William Burnette District Attorney William Burnette   See fewer
Clay Clement
Whittaker Whittaker   See fewer
Morgan Wallace
Joe Draper / Charles Benton Joe Draper / Charles Benton   See fewer
Virginia Howell
Mrs. Julia Randolph Mrs. Julia Randolph   See fewer
Paul Fix
Clipper Clipper   See fewer
Joseph Crehan
Gordon - Newspaper Editor Gordon - Newspaper Editor   See fewer
Eddie Kane
Sam Grey Sam Grey   See fewer
William Ruhl
Lane - Police Investigator Lane - Police Investigator   See fewer
Effie Anderson
Molly - D.A.'s Secretary Molly - D.A.'s Secretary   See fewer
Lester Dorr
Wilkins - Reporter Wilkins - Reporter   See fewer
Monte Collins
Hogan - Reporter (as Monty Collins) Hogan - Reporter (as Monty Collins)   See fewer
Denis Tankard
Mason - Burnette's Butler (as Dennis Tankard) Mason - Burnette's Butler (as Dennis Tankard)   See fewer
Jack Gardner
Gil Blake (uncredited) Gil Blake (uncredited)   See fewer
Kit Guard
Policeman Guarding Cell (uncredited) Policeman Guarding Cell (uncredited)   See fewer
Lew Kelly
Janitor (uncredited) Janitor (uncredited)   See fewer
Dick Rush
Policeman (uncredited) Policeman (uncredited)   See fewer
Harry Semels
Mike (uncredited) Mike (uncredited)   See fewer
Harry Strang
Henchman (uncredited) Henchman (uncredited)   See fewer
Ray Teal
Crook (uncredited) Crook (uncredited)   See fewer
Robert J. Wilke
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
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