Power of the Press (1943)
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What happens when "freedom of the press" is abused in wartime? In Power of the Press, the consequences are nearly catastrophic. Otto Kruger plays ruthless newspaper publisher Howard Rankin, who uses his journalistic privileges to destroy his political enemies. When the usual methods of character assassination fail him, Rankin resorts to murder. Honest editor Griff Thompson (Lee Tracy), working hand-in-hand with his faithful secretary Edwina Stephens (Gloria Dickson), sets the wheels in motion for Rankin's downfall. Top-billed Guy Kibbee plays a supporting role as a "solid citizen" who's actually a nefarious hoarder (this was WW II, remember), while Victor Jory is slime personified as Rankin's chief henchman. Power of the Press is based on a story by former newspaper editor (and future director) Sam Fuller. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast:
- Guy Kibbee - Ulysses Bradford
- Lee Tracy - Griff Thompson
- Larry Parks - Jerry Furvis
- Frank Sully - Mack Gibson
- Douglas Leavitt - Whistle
- Otto Kruger - Howard Raskin
- Gloria Dickson - Edwina Stephens
- Victor Jory - Oscar Treat
- Rex Williams - Chris Barker
- Don Beddoe - Pringle
- Minor Watson - John Carter
- Director(s):
- Lew Landers
- Writer(s):
- Samuel Fuller, Robert Hardy Andrews
- Producer(s):
- Leon Barsha
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