Scandal Sheet
A tabloid editor assigns a young reporter to solve a murder the editor committed himself.
Critics Sentiment
Judge Hacker identifies Chapman as the groom and killer
Mark Chapman runs the New York Express with yellow journalism
The film builds steadily from its solid opening to peak tension when Judge Hacker finally identifies Chapman as the killer.
Critics consistently praised this clever noir for its central irony of a newspaper editor investigating his own crimes. The film builds strong momentum through excellent performances, particularly Crawford's commanding presence and the supporting cast, reaching its peak during the climactic revelation scene.
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Broderick Crawford
Mark Chapman
Donna Reed
Julie Allison
John Derek
Steve McCleary
Rosemary DeCamp
Charlotte Grant
Henry O'Neill
Charlie Barnes
Harry Morgan
Biddle
James Millican
Lieutenant Davis
Griff Barnett
Elroy Hacker
Jonathan Hale
Frank Madison
Jay Adler
Bailey (uncredited)
Gertrude Astor
Neighbor (uncredited)
Shirley Ballard
Telephone Operator (uncredited)
Don Beddoe
Pete (uncredited)
Frank O'Connor
Newspaperman (uncredited)
Jack Perrin
NY Express Board Member (uncredited)
Blackie Whiteford
Barfly (uncredited)
Dick Gordon
Stockholder (uncredited)
Herschel Graham
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Ida Moore
Needle Nellie
Katherine Warren
Mrs. Allison
Crew
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