Behind the News (film)

Behind the News is a 1940 American drama film starring Lloyd Nolan and directed by Joseph Santley. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Sound Recording Charles L. Lootens. It is also known as A Flagpole Needs a Flag.

Upon his arrival to the paper, Jeff gets the most renowned reporter, Stuart Woodrow, as a mentor. The editor, Vic Archer, hopes this will jumpstart the old mans spark and steer him back on the road to success where he used to be.However, the result of the pairingup is that Jeff gets a very harsh treatment during his first time at the paper. Stu is reporting on notorious racketeer Harry Face Houseman, who many claim have been indicted just because the district attorney, Hardin S. Kelly, wants to be reelected. ........

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