Telling the World_
"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."
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.
Starring
William Haines, Anita Page, Eileen Percy
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Telling the World was released 98 years ago in 1928.
Overview
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 Ch...
Telling the World is a Comedy, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 20m.
CAST (8)
William Haines
Don Davis
Anita Page
Chrystal Malone
Eileen Percy
Maizie
Frank Currier
Mr. Davis
Polly Moran
Landlady
Bert Roach
Lane
William V. Mong
City Editor
Matthew Betz
The Killer
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What is Telling the World 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.
How long is Telling the World?
Telling the World has a runtime of 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Who stars in Telling the World?
The cast of Telling the World includes William Haines, Anita Page, Eileen Percy, Frank Currier, Polly Moran.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Drama