The Newspaper Falls at Five O'Clock (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1942, The Newspaper Falls at Five O'Clock is a drama and romance film directed by Georges Lacombe, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. The everyday life and activity of "La Dernière Heure", a major evening newspaper, seen through the eyes of Hélène Perrin, a cub reporter trained by Pierre Rabaud, a star in his field. Side by side they will investigate several events: an air show that ends tragically, the coming to France of a Hollywood actress, a lightship caught in a terrible storm...
Who’s in it. The Newspaper Falls at Five O'Clock stars Pierre Fresnay as Pierre Rabaud, Marie Déa as Hélène Perrin, Pierre Renoir as François Marchal and Pierre Larquey as Phalanpin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Newspaper Falls at Five O'Clock has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Newspaper Falls at Five O'Clock page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Newspaper Falls at Five O'Clock tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Newspaper Falls at Five O'Clock (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Newspaper Falls at Five O'Clock change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Newspaper Falls at Five O'Clock worth watching?
- The Newspaper Falls at Five O'Clock holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Newspaper Falls at Five O'Clock?
- The Newspaper Falls at Five O'Clock stars Pierre Fresnay, Marie Déa, Pierre Renoir, Pierre Larquey and Marcel Vallée.
- When was The Newspaper Falls at Five O'Clock released?
- The Newspaper Falls at Five O'Clock was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.