Park Row (1952): cast, story & where to watch

1952 · Film · ★ 6.6

Park Row poster

Released in 1952, Park Row is a thriller, drama and history film directed by Samuel Fuller, running about 83 minutes. “Street of rogues... reporters... and romance!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In New York's 1880s newspaper district, a dedicated journalist manages to set up his own paper. It is an immediate success but attracts increasing opposition from one of the bigger papers and its newspaper heiress owner.

Who’s in it. Park Row stars Gene Evans as Phineas Mitchell, Mary Welch as Charity Hackett, Bela Kovacs as Ottmar Mergenthaler and Herbert Heyes as Josiah Davenport, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Park Row has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Park Row page.

If you liked it. Fans of Park Row tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Park Row (1952)?
In US, Park Row is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Park Row worth watching?
Park Row holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Park Row?
Park Row stars Gene Evans, Mary Welch, Bela Kovacs, Herbert Heyes and Tina Pine.
When was Park Row released?
Park Row was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.