29 Jun 1951
Ace in the Hole
An arrogant reporter exploits a story about a man trapped in a cave to revitalize his career.
Gentlemen of the Press
WHY WON'T THE NEWSPAPERS GIVE A MAN A LIVING CHANCE. WHY DO THEY DIG UP THE PAST WHEN HE IS TRYING TO GO STRAIGHT?
A newspaperman is drawn away from family life by the needs of his paper until a new woman enters his life.
Top Billed Cast
Walter Huston Wickland Snell
Kay Francis Myra May
Charles Ruggles Charlie Haven
Betty Lawford Dorothy Snell Hanley
Duncan Penwarden Mr. Higgenbottom
Lawrence Leslie Red
Lee Harry Copy-desk Editor
Brian Donlevy Kelly - Reporter (uncredited)
Victor Kilian McPhee - Reporter (uncredited)
Charles Wagenheim Copy Boy (uncredited)
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