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Movie·1931·1h 41m

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A Picture That Has Cracked This Shock-Proof Town Wide Open!

Country

United States of America

Language

English

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// overview

The Story

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.

Written By

Ben Hecht, Charles MacArthur

Producer

Lewis Milestone, Howard Hughes

Cinematography

Glen MacWilliams

Editor

Duncan Mansfield

Themes

newspaperescaped convictreporterscrewball comedynewspaper editorpre-codeeditorpress roomrolltop desk

Production House

The Caddo Company

Audience Score

65%

84 votes

Skip12%

Timepass27%

Go for it38%

Perfection23%

Where to watch

Region: IN

Free

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// cast

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

Schwartz

Phil Tead

Phil Tead

Wilson

Eugene Strong

Eugene Strong

Endicott

Spencer Charters

Spencer Charters

Woodenshoes

Maurice Black

Maurice Black

Diamond Louie

Effie Ellsler

Effie Ellsler

Mrs. Grant

Dorothea Wolbert

Dorothea Wolbert

Jenny

// crew

Crew

Lewis Milestone

Lewis Milestone

Director, Producer

Ben Hecht

Ben Hecht

Writer

Howard Hughes

Howard Hughes

Producer

Charles MacArthur

Writer

Glen MacWilliams

Director of Photography

Duncan Mansfield

Editor

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