Hi Nellie! (1934)

After refusing to print an unsubstantiated story, a newspaper editor (Paul Muni) is demoted to writing the paper's advice to the lovelorn column. In a bit of irony, this assignment will lead to the biggest story the newsman ever had! Directed by Mervyn LeRoy (RANDOM HARVEST). The 1930s were fond of movies about the press and the reporters who would put everything on the line for a major scoop. "Stop the presses! I've got a story that will blow this town wide open!" was a familiar line. This tight little crime drama zips along like a bullet train. Early in his film career, Paul Muni was an exciting actor to watch in movies like SCARFACE, BORDERTOWN and I AM A FUGITIVE FROM A CHAIN GANG and he's terrific here in a role that one usually associates with an Edward G. Robinson or Warren William. Alas, after "prestigious" film like STORY OF LOUIS PASTEUR and LIFE OF EMILE ZOLA, he lost his edge and began giving hammy performances. If you're a fan of these quick moving newspaper movies, this one is a joy. With Glenda Farrell, Ned Sparks, Douglass Dumbrille, Marjorie Gateson and Edward Ellis.