The Front Page
The Front Page

The Front Page

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

6.5101 min
ComedyCrimeDramaRomance

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.

Movie Info

Release Date: 4/4/1931

Runtime: 101 min

Director: Lewis Milestone

Writers: Ben Hecht

Top 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

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