Roar of the Press (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1941, Roar of the Press is a drama film directed by Phil Rosen, running about 71 minutes. “Furious front-page melodrama!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. While on their honeymoon, a reporter and his new bride stumble upon a ring of fifth columnists.
Who’s in it. Roar of the Press stars Jean Parker as Alice Williams, Wallace Ford as Wally Williams, Jed Prouty as Gordon MacEwan and Suzanne Kaaren as Angela Brooks, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Roar of the Press has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Roar of the Press page.
If you liked it. Fans of Roar of the Press tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Roar of the Press (1941)?
- In US, Roar of the Press is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Roar of the Press worth watching?
- Roar of the Press holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Roar of the Press?
- Roar of the Press stars Jean Parker, Wallace Ford, Jed Prouty, Suzanne Kaaren and Harland Tucker.
- When was Roar of the Press released?
- Roar of the Press was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.