The Front Page

The Front Page

1931
1h 41m
6.5

6.5/10

82 votes • View on IMDb
Comedy Crime Drama Romance

"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.

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Production Information

Production Companies
The Caddo Company United Artists
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

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

Quick Facts

Release Date April 4, 1931
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0021890

Cast

Adolphe Menjou
Adolphe Menjou

Walter Burns

Pat O'Brien
Pat O'Brien

Hildy Johnson

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

Clarence Wilson
Clarence Wilson

Sheriff Hartman

Fred Howard
Fred Howard

Schwartz

Key Crew

Lewis Milestone
Director
Ben Hecht
Writer
Howard Hughes
Producer
Charles MacArthur
Writer
Lewis Milestone
Producer