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The Front Page (1931)

04/04/1931
Comedy, Crime, Drama, Romance
1h 41m

A Picture That Has Cracked This Shock-Proof Town Wide Open!

Overview

Hildy Johnson is an investigative reporter looking for a bigger paycheck. When an accused murderer escapes from custody, Hildy sees an opportunity for the story of a lifetime. But when he finds the criminal, he learns that the man may not be guilty. With the help of his editor, Hildy attempts to hide the convict, uncover the conspiracy and write the scoop of his career.

  • Lewis MilestoneDirector
  • Ben HechtWriter
  • Charles MacArthurWriter
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

Keywords

  • newspaper
  • escaped convict
  • reporter
  • screwball comedy
  • newspaper editor
  • pre-code
  • editor
  • press room
  • rolltop desk

Top Billed Cast

Pat O’Brien

Pat O’Brien

Hildy Johnson

Adolphe Menjou

Adolphe Menjou

Walter Burns

Mary Brian

Mary Brian

Peggy Grant

Edward Everett Horton

Edward Everett Horton

Bensinger

Walter Catlett

Walter Catlett

Murphy

George E. Stone

George E. Stone

Earl Williams

Mae Clarke

Mae Clarke

Molly

Slim Summerville

Slim Summerville

Pincus

Matt Moore

Matt Moore

Kruger

Frank McHugh

Frank McHugh

McCue

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