Scandal Sheet
Seen it?1931 | 77 min | Drama, Crime
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Aimed squarely at anyone who loves watching the truth get chased down and people who like their stories with a little danger. It's about the digging, and what it costs to get the story.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 17 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1931: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
Confirming his principle that no one escapes the news, a tabloid editor prints a scathing story about his wife.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 1K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Cromwell
- George BancroftMark Flint
- Kay FrancisEdith Flint
- Clive BrookNoel Adams
- Regis ToomeyRegan
- Lucien LittlefieldCharles McCloskey
- Gilbert EmeryFranklin
- Harry BeresfordEgbert Bertram Arnold
- Mary FoyMrs. Wilson
- Jackie SearlLittle Wilson Boy
- Fred KelseyDetective Sgt. Vincent Molloy