

The Front Page
1931-04-04 · 101 min · ★ 6.4
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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- Directors
- Lewis Milestone
- Production companies
- The Caddo Company, United Artists
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Adolphe MenjouWalter Burns
Pat O'BrienHildy Johnson
Mary BrianPeggy Grant
Edward Everett HortonBensinger
Walter CatlettMurphy
George E. StoneEarl Williams
Mae ClarkeMolly
Slim SummervillePincus
Matt MooreKruger
Frank McHughMcCue
Clarence WilsonSheriff Hartman
Phil TeadWilson
Eugene StrongEndicott
Spencer ChartersWoodenshoes
Maurice BlackDiamond Louie
Effie EllslerMrs. Grant
Dorothea WolbertJenny
James GordonThe Mayor
Richard AlexanderJacobi (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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