Gentleman of the Press_
"WHY WON'T THE NEWSPAPERS GIVE A MAN A LIVING CHANCE. WHY DO THEY DIG UP THE PAST WHEN HE IS TRYING TO GO STRAIGHT?"
A newspaperman is drawn away from family life by the needs of his paper until a new woman enters his life.
Starring
Walter Huston, Kay Francis, Charles Ruggles
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Gentleman of the Press was released 97 years ago in 1929.
Overview
A newspaperman is drawn away from family life by the needs of his paper until a new woman enters his life.
Gentleman of the Press is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 20m.
CAST (11)
Walter Huston
Wickland Snell
Kay Francis
Myra May
Charles Ruggles
Charlie Haven
Betty Lawford
Dorothy Snell Hanley
Norman Foster
Ted Hanley
DP
Duncan Penwarden
Mr. Higgenbottom
LL
Lawrence Leslie
Red
LH
Lee Harry
Copy-desk Editor
Brian Donlevy
Kelly - Reporter (uncredited)
Victor Kilian
McPhee - Reporter (uncredited)
Charles Wagenheim
Copy Boy (uncredited)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Gentleman of the Press about?
A newspaperman is drawn away from family life by the needs of his paper until a new woman enters his life.
How long is Gentleman of the Press?
Gentleman of the Press has a runtime of 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Who stars in Gentleman of the Press?
The cast of Gentleman of the Press includes Walter Huston, Kay Francis, Charles Ruggles, Betty Lawford, Norman Foster.
What is the rating of Gentleman of the Press?
Gentleman of the Press has a rating of 5.5 out of 10 based on 2 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama
