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On the Front Page (1926): The Short Cult Classic You Need to See · IMDb 5.8 | Dbcult

On the Front Page

On the Front Page

1926James ParrottIMDb: 5.8/10

Synopsis

After being scooped for a scandal story, a reporter has 24 hours to dig up a more scandalous story. After spending the night in the wrong street, he comes up with a plan: catch the Countess and her butler in a compromising situation.

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Cast

Edgar Dearing

Edgar Dearing

Edwards Davis

Edwards Davis

Leo White

Leo White

Tyler Brooke

Tyler Brooke

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On the Front Page Review: Is Stan Laurel's Early Comedy Still a Headline Grabber?

Is 'On the Front Page' worth watching today? Short answer: For silent film enthusiasts and Laurel completists, absolutely, but for a casual modern audience, it’s a qualified yes, b...

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Filmography

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Just a Minute

1924 · IMDb 7.3

Powder and Smoke

Powder and Smoke

1924 · IMDb 6.9

Love's Detour

Love's Detour

1924 · IMDb —

Should Sailors Marry?

Should Sailors Marry?

1925 · IMDb 5.5

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The Bright Shawl

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Battle of the Cult

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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

On the Front Page

1926

On the Front Page

James Parrott

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ScoreCult MeterScore

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58%Popularity50%

#480Archive Rank#474

An Amateur Devil

1920

An Amateur Devil

Maurice Campbell

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On the Front Page FAQ

The movie On the Front Page was directed by James Parrott.

On the Front Page was released in the year 1926.

On the Front Page has an IMDb rating of 5.8 out of 10.

On the Front Page is a movie from United States.

On the Front Page is categorised as Short, Comedy in the cult cinema archive at Dbcult.

On the Front Page features Edgar Dearing, Edwards Davis, Leo White, Tyler Brooke.

The screenplay for On the Front Page was written by James Parrott, Stan Laurel.

If you enjoy On the Front Page, you might also like An Amateur Devil (1920), Kids Is Kids (1920), Trail of the Rails (1920), In the River (1920).

Yes, On the Front Page (1926) is featured in the Dbcult archive as a curated cult cinema title, known for its Short and Comedy qualities.

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