A Front Page Story

A breezy silent-era caper that plays like a lighthearted newspaper romp, all scheming and handshakes with a gentle comic charm.

Directed by

Jess Robbins

Genres

Comedy, Drama

Starring

Edward Everett Horton, Lloyd Ingraham, James Corrigan

Overview

Rodney Marvin hears a vague account of a dispute between Mayor Gorham and Matt Hayward from Hayward's daughter, Virginia. She is employed by her father on his paper the Gazette, a sworn enemy to the Mayor. Rodney outwits the Mayor and buys from him a note that would have endangered the fortune of the Gazette. Rodney realizes that the only remedy for the situation is to get the two men to shake hands and be friends.

How it feels

Light, whimsical and earnest. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Media, deception, friendship, family

Content

No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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