

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
WriterLewis Milestone
DirectorCharles MacArthur
WriterCast

Pat O’Brien
Hildy Johnson
Adolphe Menjou
Walter Burns
Mary Brian
Peggy Grant
Edward Everett Horton
Bensinger
Walter Catlett
Murphy
George E. Stone
Earl Williams
Mae Clarke
Molly