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Searching for headlines at any cost, an unscrupulous newspaper owner forces his editor to print a serial based on a past murder, tormenting a woman involved.

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Nominated for the Oscar for Best Picture
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Grossed $822K worldwide, about 2.7 times its $310K budget
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Based on
Based on Five Star Final
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Setting
Set in New York City
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Music
Music by Leo F. Forbstein
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Sol Polito
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Director: Mervyn LeRoy
Writer: Byron MorganScreenplay
Status: Released
Release date: September 26, 1931
Original language: English
Budget: $310K
Revenue: $822K
Countries: United States of America

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