Behind the Headlines is a 1953 British second feature ('B')^[1] semi-documentary crime film directed and written by Maclean Rogers and starring Gilbert Harding, John Fitzgerald and Adrienne Fancey.^[2]

Broadcaster Gilbert Harding, playing a crime reporter, explains the behind-the-scenes work of Scotland Yard, as detectives investigate the theft of a lorry, which results in a conviction for murder.

• Gilbert Harding
• John Fitzgerald
• Adrienne Fancey
• Vi Kaley
• Michael McCarthy
• Jack May
• Howell Evans
• Pat Hagen

The Monthly Film Bulletin wrote: "A popular subject, treated in a popular and fairly interesting manner, though marred by a long and entirely unrelated sequence concerned with the details of the operation performed on the nightwatchman. Gilbert Harding is his usual ebullient self."^[3]

Kine Weekly wrote: "Upretentious yet intriguing pint-size dramatic crime documentary. ... Gilbert Harding, cast as a reporter, fills the leading role and speaks the commentary, and is a success both as actor and "compere." The majority of the supporting players also register, and the detail rings true."^[4]

Picturegoer wrote: "The actual case history, vividly illustrated, is not only ample proof that fact is stranger than fiction, but good entertainment, too – a welcome change from the conventional whodunit."^[5]

Picture Show wrote: "Crime drama told in documentary style, this film shows Scotland Yard's methods of bringing to justice the head of a lorry stealing racket who has also committed murder. Gilbert Harding has the role of a reporter and he is also the narrator, with high praise going to Scotland Yard who show us their interesting behind-the-scenes work."^[6]

• Behind the Headlines at IMDb