The Power of the Press (1928): Cast
The Power of the Press is a 1928 drama directed by Frank Capra, starring Douglas Fairbanks Jr. as Clem Rogers, Jobyna Ralston and Dell Henderson. It runs 1 hour 2 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 2m (62 min)
- Director
- Frank Capra
- Genre
- Drama
- Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Power of the Press About?
The premise of The Power of the Press without spoilers.
Clem, an inexperienced newspaper cub, scores a big scoop when he's dispatched to cover a murder case. Eager to impress, he hastily identifies Jane as the prime suspect in his story. When Jane confronts him, she persuades Clem to set aside his report and work with her to uncover the truth and clear her name.
The Power of the Press Themes & Keywords
· 23 tags- national film registry
- libel
- journalism
- reporter
- false accusation
- newspaper
- murder
- melodrama
- feigned drunkenness
- political campaign
- mobster
- newspaper editor
+11 more Show fewer
- advice columnist
- courtroom
- fired from a job
- incriminating photograph
- car chase
- floor show
- speakeasy
- bootlegger
- mistress
- politician
- linotype machine
The Power of the Press Cast & Characters
Douglas Fairbanks Jr. leads the cast as Clem Rogers, with Jobyna Ralston as Jane Atwill and Dell Henderson as Bill Johnson. Directed by Frank Capra; 16 actors are credited in all.
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Director Frank Capra
- Douglas Fairbanks Jr. as Clem Rogers
- Jobyna Ralston as Jane Atwill
- Dell Henderson as Bill Johnson
- Philo McCullough as Robert Blake
Also Starring in The Power of the Press
· 12 more- Blackie Whiteford Henchman
- Otto Hoffman Blake's Aide
- Joe Bordeaux Newspaper Employee
- Wheeler Oakman Van
- Bobby Dunn Taxi Driver
- Frank Fanning Detective
- Lew Meehan Henchman at Marie's House
- Robert Edeson City Editor
- Mildred Harris Marie Weston
- Spottiswoode Aitken Sports Writer
- Charles Clary District Attorney
- Edwards Davis Mr. Atwill
More from Frank Capra
More films directed by Frank Capra, best-rated first: It's a Wonderful Life, It Happened One Night, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington and Rendezvous in Space.
The Power of the Press Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Il potere della stampa” and “Влиянието на пресата”.
- Also known as
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- Il potere della stampa
- Влиянието на пресата
- El poder de una lágrima
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The Power of the Press FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Power of the Press, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Power of the Press?
The Power of the Press runs 1 hour 2 minutes (62 minutes).
When was The Power of the Press released?
The Power of the Press was released on October 30, 1928.
Who directed The Power of the Press?
The Power of the Press was directed by Frank Capra.
More films by Frank Capra Who is in the cast of The Power of the Press?
The Power of the Press stars Douglas Fairbanks Jr. as Clem Rogers, Jobyna Ralston as Jane Atwill and Dell Henderson as Bill Johnson, among 16 credited actors.
Does The Power of the Press have a post-credit scene?
No. The Power of the Press has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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