The Front Page (1931)

  • NR
  • 03/19/1931 (US)
  • 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.

Ben Hecht

Writer

Lewis Milestone

Director

Charles MacArthur

Writer

Cast

Pat O’Brien's headshot

Pat O’Brien

Hildy Johnson
Adolphe Menjou's headshot

Adolphe Menjou

Walter Burns
Mary Brian's headshot

Mary Brian

Peggy Grant
Edward Everett Horton's headshot

Edward Everett Horton

Bensinger
Walter Catlett's headshot

Walter Catlett

Murphy
George E. Stone's headshot

George E. Stone

Earl Williams
Mae Clarke's headshot

Mae Clarke

Molly
Slim Summerville's headshot

Slim Summerville

Pincus

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