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Seen it?1929 | 21 min | Comedy, Drama
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Paper or Code 3, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, emotional (bring tissues).
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 21 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1929: an older pace and style.
On a slow news day, the wisecracking staff of a newspaper write articles about the serious safety issues of a local excursion steamboat line.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Norman Houston
- Roscoe KarnsCity Editor John Mack
- Jack CarlyleMr. Thomas
- James DonlanAdams
- Bruce GentleFrank Pratt
- D.J. FlanaganManaging Editor
- Tom McGuireMcCloskey
- Jack HanlonJimmy