Exclusive (1937)
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Frances Farmer plays the daughter of an honest and ethical newspaper publisher (Charlie Ruggles). She wants to become a reporter herself, but when her Dad refuses to give her an easy break, Frances goes to work for a rival "tell all" tabloid. Her irresponsible reporting causes a highly respected citizen to commit suicide, and also loses her the respect of her father. But when Frances gets "over her head" in tracking down a killer, her father comes to the rescue. Taking a bullet meant for his daughter, Ruggles dies in her arms, but not before advising her in how to report this late-breaking event: "Write it simply and clearly and keep the paragraphs short." ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Fred MacMurray, Frances Farmer, (more)
- Director(s):
- Alexander Hall, Alexander Hall, (more)
Synopsis of Exclusive
Frances Farmer plays the daughter of an honest and ethical newspaper publisher (Charlie Ruggles). She wants to become a reporter herself, but when her Dad refuses to give her an easy break, Frances goes to work for a rival "tell all" tabloid. Her irresponsible reporting causes a highly respected citizen to commit suicide, and also loses her the respect of her father. But when Frances gets "over her head" in tracking down a killer, her father comes to the rescue. Taking a bullet meant for his daughter, Ruggles dies in her arms, but not before advising her in how to report this late-breaking event: "Write it simply and clearly and keep the paragraphs short." ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of Exclusive
- Fred MacMurray - Ralph Houston
- Charlie Ruggles - Tod Swain
- Fay Holden - Mrs. Swain
- Edward H. Robins - Col. Bogardus
- Willard Robertson - Mr. Franklin
- Chester Clute - Garner
- Frank Bruno - Lollipop
- Ricca Allen - Bit part
- Mack Gray - Secretary
- Mariska Aldrich - Policewoman
- Raymond Turner - Bellboy
- Dick Rush - Policeman
- Frances Morris - Beak's Wife
- Horace McMahon - Beak
- Edward Hearn - Policeman
- Dutch Hendrian - Janitor
- Edward Churchill - Advertising Manager
- Harry Hayden - City Editor
- Jack Daley - Policeman
- James "Doc" Blakely - Mr. Walton
- Billy Arnold - Reporter
- Frances Farmer - Vina Swain
- Lloyd Nolan - Charles Gillette
- Ralph Morgan - Horace Mitchell
- Harlan Briggs - Springer
- William Mansell - Formby
- Irving Bacon - Dr. Boomgarten
- Bennie Bartlett - Boy
- Max Davidson - Tailor
- Sam Hayes - Radio Announcer
- Richard Allen - Policeman
- Gertrude Simpson - Bit part
- Gaylord "Steve" Pendleton - Elliott
- Bob Milasch - Gangster
- Billy Lee - Beak's Child
- Gloria Williams - Bit part
- Joseph DeStefani - Foreman
- John Kelly - Cab Driver
- Billy Franey - News Vendor
- Ethel Clayton - Bit part
- Jack Chapin - Reed
- Director(s):
- Alexander Hall, Alexander Hall
- Writer(s):
- Jack Moffitt, John C. Moffitt, Sidney Salkow
- Producer(s):
- Benjamin Glazer
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