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Aa Columbia 2-reel comedy starring Tom Kennedy and Monty Collins in NEW NEWS (1937). Fans of the 3 Stooges will recognize the exact same plot and situations from their short CRASH GOES THE HASH (1944). Yes, this version came out BEFORE the Stooges version...so anyone that says these guys are ripping the Stooges off, they are wrong! Columbia made 526 slapstick two-reelers between 1933-1958...190 starred the Stooges...336 others starred a variety of comedians.

Key Information

Director Charles Lamont
Writers Searle Kramer, Al Giebler
Studio Columbia Pictures
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Tom Kennedy

Tom Kennedy

Tom Kennedy

Bud Jamison

Bud Jamison

Blodgett, the Butler

Clara Kimball Young

Clara Kimball Young

Mrs. Van Gage

Stanley Blystone

Stanley Blystone

Newspaper Editor

Symona Boniface

Symona Boniface

Party Guest

Lynton Brent

Lynton Brent

Reporter

William Irving

William Irving

Agency Man

Jack 'Tiny' Lipson

Jack 'Tiny' Lipson

Guard

Harry Semels

Harry Semels

Prince Albert

Al Thompson

Al Thompson

Agency Man

Monte Collins

Monte Collins

Monte Collins

Lew Davis

Guard

Frequently Asked Questions

New News was released on April 1, 1937.

The runtime of New News is 18m.

New News is a Comedy movie.

New News is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

New News was directed by Charles Lamont.

The main cast of New News includes Tom Kennedy, Bud Jamison, Clara Kimball Young.

New News is originally in English.