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The Power of the Press
Overview
The naive newspaper cub Clem lands a scoop when he's sent out to cover a murder. In his enthusiasm he writes that the main suspect is Jane. When she confronts Clem, she convinces him to help her prove her innocence.
Director and cast
- Frank Capra Director
- Douglas Fairbanks Jr. as Clem Rogers
- Jobyna Ralston as Jane Atwill
- Mildred Harris as Marie Weston
- Philo McCullough as Robert Blake
- Wheeler Oakman as Van
- Robert Edeson as City Editor
- Edwards Davis as Mr. Atwill
- Dell Henderson as Bill Johnson
- Charles Clary as District Attorney
- Spottiswoode Aitken as Sports Writer
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