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Hi, Nellie

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When missing government lawyer Frank Canfield is accused of embezzling state funds, journalist Brad Bradshaw (Paul Muni) refuses to publish the headline because he considers it sensational and unverifiable. But when the media circus declares Canfield guilty, Brad is demoted for getting scooped by every paper in town. Now forced to write a ladies' advice column, Brad struggles to save face, attract a readership and find out the truth about the Canfield case in hopes of regaining his old job.

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Gazette Staff Montreal Gazette 01/04/2021
The film supplies action, is kept at good speed and holds interest all the way through. Go to Full Review Meyer Levin (Patterson Murphy) Esquire Magazine 05/01/2020
In sheer entertainment value, "Hi Nellie," the new Paul Muni picture, tops the month... Go to Full Review Helen Brown Norden Vanity Fair 05/31/2019
The picture is practically stolen by Ned Sparks -- old sourpuss -- whose wry face and a voice which sounds as if he had just eaten a dish of alum -- make him one of the more fetching comedians. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Steve D 12/25/2023 Fun and quite entertaining. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Mervyn LeRoy

Director

Paul Muni

Brad Bradshaw

Glenda Farrell

Gerry Krale

Ned Sparks

Shammy McClure

Douglas Dumbrille

Harvey Dawes

Robert Barrat

Beau Brownell
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Synopsis When missing government lawyer Frank Canfield is accused of embezzling state funds, journalist Brad Bradshaw (Paul Muni) refuses to publish the headline because he considers it sensational and unverifiable. But when the media circus declares Canfield guilty, Brad is demoted for getting scooped by every paper in town. Now forced to write a ladies' advice column, Brad struggles to save face, attract a readership and find out the truth about the Canfield case in hopes of regaining his old job.
Director
Mervyn LeRoy
Producer
Robert Presnell Sr.
Screenwriter
Abem Finkel, Sidney Sutherlandq
Production Co
Warner Bros.
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 29, 2016
Runtime
1h 15m