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Scandal Sheet

Scandal Sheet

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Scandal Sheet

"Drunk with the power of his ruthless press he blasted hopes and blighted homes...till fate stamped out his only spark of love."

1931

1h 17m

10.0(1 votes)

Drama

Crime

Overview

Confirming his principle that no one escapes the news, a tabloid editor prints a scathing story about his wife.

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Production Companies

Paramount Pictures

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

George Bancroft

George Bancroft

Mark Flint

Kay Francis

Kay Francis

Edith Flint

Clive Brook

Clive Brook

Noel Adams

Regis Toomey

Regis Toomey

Regan

Lucien Littlefield

Lucien Littlefield

Charles McCloskey

Gilbert Emery

Gilbert Emery

Franklin

Harry Beresford

Harry Beresford

Egbert Bertram Arnold

Mary Foy

Mary Foy

Mrs. Wilson

Jackie Searl

Jackie Searl

Little Wilson Boy

Fred Kelsey

Fred Kelsey

Detective Sgt. Vincent Molloy

Creative team

Directed by: John Cromwell
Written by: Oliver H.P. Garrett
Vincent Lawrence

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