14 May 1937
Behind The Headlines
A radio reporter sets out to rescue his ex-girlfriend when she is kidnapped by gangsters.
Tough to Handle
The Nation's Newest Racket Exposed!
A young reporter's grandfather wins a sweepstakes, but it turns out that his ticket is phony. The reporter finds out that the police are looking for the criminal ring responsible for the phony-sweepstakes racket, so he and his young brother set out to track down the gang responsible and expose them.
Top Billed Cast
Frankie Darro Mike Sanford
Kane Richmond Joe MacIntyre
Phyllis Fraser Gloria Sanford
Harry Worth Tony Franco
Betty Burgess Myra George
Johnstone White Reggie Whitney
Burr Caruth Grandpa Sanford
Stanley Price Jake
Nat Burns Nat - Night Club Comedian
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