Where to Watch Five Star Final (1931) in the US

What it's about

Hinchcliffe, the ruthless publisher of a sleazy New York tabloid, is concerned that the ethical journalistic policies of City Editor Randall have caused a drop in circulation. He pressures the newsman to run more sensational stories including resurrecting the twenty year old Vorhees Murder Case. Although the perpetrator's actions were ultimately judged justifiable, and she has been subsequently living an exemplary life in anonymity, Hunchcliffe insists Randall revisit the story. Randall assigns Isopod, an alcoholic degenerate, to dig up anything lurid that he find. The unprincipled reporter fraudulently insinuates himself into the Vorhees' home masquerading as a minister and gets the expose he sought. Yellow journalism triumphs, and a decent woman's name gets dragged through the mud again... with tragic consequences.

Cast and crew

Director

Mervyn LeRoy

Writer

Louis Weitzenkorn, Byron Morgan, Robert Lord

Starring

Edward G. Robinson, Marian Marsh, H.B. Warner

Details

Release date

Sep 26, 1931

Language

English

Country

United States

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 nomination total

Where to Watch Five Star Final (1931) in the US — common questions

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