From 1929, here's "Big News" from Pathe. This early talkie stars Robert Armstrong (of future "King Kong" fame) and Carole (spelled on the credits as "Carol") Lombard. In this drama, Bob and Carole play husband and wife, with her threatening divorce unless he devotes more time to their marriage. In reality, the husband is an undercover detective busy investigating a dope ring led by a crook who has friends in high places. This picture, based upon the stage play of the same name by George S. Brooks, with adaptation and dialogue by Jack Jungmeyer and Walter DeLeon, was produced for the screen by Ralph Block and directed by Gregory La Cava.
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