Headline Crasher (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film
Released in 1937, Headline Crasher is a drama, mystery and romance film directed by Leslie Goodwins, running about 58 minutes. “Senator's Son Defies Police - Scarlotti Mob Threatens Senator” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The popular B-flick team of Frankie Darro and Kane Richmond star in the slick quickie Headline Crasher. Little Frankie and Big Kane play a pair of roving journalists who investigate a politician (Richard Tucker) up for re-election. When it seems as though the politico is being set up for a fall by yellow journalists, Darro and Richmond try to get to the truth of the matter. The original story for Headline Crasher is credited to Peter B. Kyne, creator of the "Broncho Billy" western stories.
Who’s in it. Headline Crasher stars Frankie Darro as James 'Jimmy' Forbush Tallant, Jr., Kane Richmond as Lawrence 'Larry' Deering, Muriel Evans as Edith Arlen and Richard Tucker as Sen. James Tallant, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Headline Crasher page.
If you liked it. Fans of Headline Crasher tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Headline Crasher (1937)?
- In US, Headline Crasher is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Headline Crasher?
- Headline Crasher stars Frankie Darro, Kane Richmond, Muriel Evans, Richard Tucker and John Merton.
- When was Headline Crasher released?
- Headline Crasher was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.