The Front Page
1931, Film, 101 min, Comedy, Crime, Drama, English, United States, MoviePedia score 65
A Picture That Has Cracked This Shock-Proof Town Wide Open!
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.
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Directed by Lewis Milestone
Cast
- Adolphe Menjou as Walter Burns
- Pat O'Brien as Hildy Johnson
- Mary Brian as Peggy Grant
- Edward Everett Horton as Bensinger
- Walter Catlett as Murphy
- George E. Stone as Earl Williams
- Mae Clarke as Molly
- Slim Summerville as Pincus
- Matt Moore as Kruger
- Frank McHugh as McCue
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