Telling the World (1928): cast, story & where to watch

1928 · Film

Telling the World poster

Released in 1928, Telling the World is a comedy and drama film directed by Sam Wood, running about 80 minutes. “That front page picture story here at last! Bill Haines as the cub reporter who "scoops" the world. A film of love and action hot off the press.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The journalist Don Davis becomes involved in a murder case, where Chrystal Malone is part of it. Davis follows Chrystal to China. When Chrystal arrives in China, Davis has to save her from an execution.

Who’s in it. Telling the World stars William Haines as Don Davis, Anita Page as Chrystal Malone, Eileen Percy as Maizie and Frank Currier as Mr. Davis, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Telling the World page.

If you liked it. Fans of Telling the World tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Telling the World (1928)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Telling the World change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in Telling the World?
Telling the World stars William Haines, Anita Page, Eileen Percy, Frank Currier and Polly Moran.
When was Telling the World released?
Telling the World was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.