Behind The Headlines
Sizzling drama of a short-wave news hound who lived on thrills.
1937 · 58m · Approved
Action, Adventure, Crime
Directed by
Richard Rosson
Overview
A radio reporter sets out to rescue his ex-girlfriend when she is kidnapped by gangsters.
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