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Break the News

1938·Movie
1h 12min

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Break the News fingerprint

High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace9
  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension6

Heart

Hopeful and nostalgic

  • Hopefulness7
  • Nostalgia7
  • Wholesome5

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Physical Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay7

World

History

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout dialogue

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Two small-time song-and-dance men come up with what they believe is a surefire publicity stunt, guaranteed to keep their names in the public eye--one of them will "disappear" in what looks like a murder, and the other will be convicted of the crime. Then the "dead man" will suddenly show up at his partner's murder trial. Unfortunately, things don't quite go as planned. For one thing, no one seems to much care that the "dead man" is missing, and for another thing he's mistaken for the leader of a Balkan revolutionary group and is kidnapped by the other side.
Screwball ComedyClassic FarceMistaken IdentityPolitical IntrigueMusical ComedyRapid-Fire DialogueGolden Age CinemaLighthearted AdventureVaudeville StyleAbsurdist Plot

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Break the News worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Break the News?

1 h 12 min

Break the News runs 1 h 12 min.

What language is Break the News in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.