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A tabloid editor assigns a young reporter to solve a murder the editor committed himself.
A ruthless newspaper editor, investigating a supposed murder, finds himself entangled in a real murder case when he discovers the victim's body in his own apartment. He attempts to manipulate the media and the police to cover up his involvement, leading to a desperate struggle for survival and reputation.
Scandal Sheet is a taut and suspenseful film noir that effectively uses its bleak urban setting and morally ambiguous characters to create a sense of dread. While not as widely recognized as some of its contemporaries, it is appreciated for its efficient storytelling and strong performances, particularly from Broderick Crawford as the morally compromised editor.
Praised for its tight pacing and noir atmosphere.
Broderick Crawford's performance as the driven editor is a highlight.
The film effectively builds suspense with its intricate plot.
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The film was based on a Saturday Evening Post story titled 'The Darkest Hour' by Whitman Chambers.
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Phil Carlson does a really good job keeping this thriller going. Not because it is particularly outstanding, but because we know who killed the wife of "New York Express" managing editor "Chapman" (Broderick Crawford), and I still found mys...
I fell for an attractive hunk of flesh! Scandal Sheet is directed by Phil Karlson and adapted to screenplay by Eugene Ling, James Pope and Ted Sherdeman from the novel The Dark Page written by Samuel Fuller. It stars Broderick Crawford, ...
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