The Front Page (1931)

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.

Directing:
  • Lewis Milestone

Writing:
  • Ben Hecht
  • Charles MacArthur
  • Bartlett Cormack

Stars:
Release Date: 1931-04-04
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  • Country: US
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 101
Adolphe Menjou
Adolphe Menjo...
Walter Burns
Pat O’Brien
Pat O’Brien
Hildy Johnson
Edward Everett Horton
Edward Everet...
Bensinger
Frank McHugh
Frank McHugh
McCue
Mae Clarke
Mae Clarke
Molly
Walter Catlett
Walter Catlet...
Murphy
George E. Stone
George E. Sto...
Earl Williams
Slim Summerville
Slim Summervi...
Pincus
Mary Brian
Mary Brian
Peggy Grant
Matt Moore
Matt Moore
Kruger
Clarence Wilson
Clarence Wils...
Sheriff Hartman
Phil Tead
Phil Tead
Wilson
Eugene Strong
Eugene Strong
Endicott
Spencer Charters
Spencer Chart...
Woodenshoes
Maurice Black
Maurice Black
Diamond Louie
Effie Ellsler
Effie Ellsler
Mrs. Grant
Dorothea Wolbert
Dorothea Wolb...
Jenny
James Gordon
James Gordon
The Mayor
Herman J. Mankiewicz
Herman J. Man...
(uncredited)
Pat O'Brien
Pat O'Brien
Hildy Johnson
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