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Girl in the News

19401h 18mCarol Reed
IMDb 6.8

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An elderly lady manages to sneak some pills away from her nurse and dies of an overdose. The nurse is tried for murder and acquitted. Some time later the nurse, under a new name and identity, cares for a patient who also dies of an overdose. When her real identity comes out, suspicions arise.

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What is Girl in the News (1940) about?

An elderly lady manages to sneak some pills away from her nurse and dies of an overdose. The nurse is tried for murder and acquitted. Some time later the nurse, under a new name and identity, cares for a patient who also dies of an overdose. When her real identity comes out, suspicions arise.

Who stars in Girl in the News?

Girl in the News stars Margaret Lockwood (Anne Graham), Barry K. Barnes (Stephen Farringdon), Emlyn Williams (Tracy), Roger Livesey (Bill Maher), Basil Radford (Doctor Threadgrove). The film was directed by Carol Reed.

How long is Girl in the News?

Girl in the News has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1940.

Is Girl in the News worth watching?

Girl in the News holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. Fans of Crime, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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