New News Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for New News.
New News Ending Explained: Aa Columbia 2-reel comedy starring Tom Kennedy and Monty Collins in NEW NEWS (1937). Directed by Charles Lamont, this 1937 comedy film stars Tom Kennedy (Tom Kennedy), alongside Bud Jamison as Blodgett, the Butler, Clara Kimball Young as Mrs. Van Gage, Stanley Blystone as Newspaper Editor. With a 10/10 audience rating, the ending has been widely praised.
What Happens at the End of New News?
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.
Charles Lamont's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Tom Kennedy (Tom Kennedy)'s journey. Fans of the 3 Stooges will recognize the exact same plot and situations from their short CRASH GOES THE HASH (1944).
How Does Tom Kennedy (Tom Kennedy)'s Story End?
- Tom Kennedy: Tom Kennedy's arc reaches a definitive conclusion by the final act, with Charles Lamont delivering a resolution that feels earned after the film's 0h 18m runtime.
- Bud Jamison (Blodgett, the Butler): Bud Jamison's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Clara Kimball Young (Mrs. Van Gage): Clara Kimball Young's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of New News Mean?
New News concludes with Charles Lamont reinforcing the comedy themes established throughout the film. The final moments with Tom Kennedy leave a lasting impression — the ending is both a resolution and a statement about the story's central questions.