Movie·1931·1h 41m
The Front Page
A Picture That Has Cracked This Shock-Proof Town Wide Open!
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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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
Production House
Audience Score
84 votes
Where to watch
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// cast
Cast
Adolphe Menjou
Walter Burns
Pat O'Brien
Hildy Johnson
Mary Brian
Peggy Grant
Edward Everett Horton
Bensinger
Walter Catlett
Murphy
George E. Stone
Earl Williams
Mae Clarke
Molly
Slim Summerville
Pincus
Matt Moore
Kruger
Frank McHugh
McCue
Clarence Wilson
Sheriff Hartman
Fred Howard
Schwartz
Phil Tead
Wilson
Eugene Strong
Endicott
Spencer Charters
Woodenshoes
Maurice Black
Diamond Louie
Effie Ellsler
Mrs. Grant
Dorothea Wolbert
Jenny
// crew
Crew
Lewis Milestone
Director, Producer
Ben Hecht
Writer
Howard Hughes
Producer
Charles MacArthur
Writer
Glen MacWilliams
Director of Photography
Duncan Mansfield
Editor
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