(1942) Chester Morris, Jean Parker, Edward Norris, Roger Pryor, Elisabeth Risdon, Dick Purcell. Morris is a fast-talking reporter who’ll do anything for a story. Shipwreck victim Parker falls for his charms, but spurns him for squeezing her for info on her brother, who’s wanted for murder. Morris soon realizes the kid brother may have been framed. Parker is simply delightful. Morris does a great job with schlocky dialogue, “Someday something’s going to come along and hit you right in the kisser!” Purcell is great as a rival reporter. 16mm. DVD item #M515D, VHS item #M515
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