The Speed Reporter

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The Speed Reporter
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Directed by Bernard B. Ray
Written by Harry S. Webb
Rose Gordon
Produced byBernard B. Ray
Harry S. Webb
Starring Richard Talmadge
Luana Walters
Richard Cramer
Cinematography William Hyer
Edited by Carl Himm
Music by Lee Zahler
Production
company
Distributed byAjax Pictures
Release date
May 14, 1936
Running time
55 minutes
CountryUnited States
Language English

The Speed Reporter is a 1936 American crime film directed by Bernard B. Ray and starring Richard Talmadge, Luana Walters and Richard Cramer. [1] It was produced as a second feature by the independent company Reliable Pictures. [2]

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Plot

In a crime-ridden city, a gangster moves to increase his control over the various illegal rackets, with the support of a corrupt editor of a newspaper. A cub reporter on a rival takes on the challenge to smash the mob.

Cast

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References

  1. Langman p.244
  2. Pitts p.307

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