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1931-04-04 · 101 min · ★ 6.4

Comedy · Crime · Drama · Romance

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 MenjouAdolphe MenjouWalter Burns
Pat O'BrienPat O'BrienHildy Johnson
Mary BrianMary BrianPeggy Grant
Edward Everett HortonEdward Everett HortonBensinger
Walter CatlettWalter CatlettMurphy
George E. StoneGeorge E. StoneEarl Williams
Mae ClarkeMae ClarkeMolly
Slim SummervilleSlim SummervillePincus
Matt MooreMatt MooreKruger
Frank McHughFrank McHughMcCue
Clarence WilsonClarence WilsonSheriff Hartman
Fred HowardSchwartz
Phil TeadPhil TeadWilson
Eugene StrongEugene StrongEndicott
Spencer ChartersSpencer ChartersWoodenshoes
Maurice BlackMaurice BlackDiamond Louie
Effie EllslerEffie EllslerMrs. Grant
Dorothea WolbertDorothea WolbertJenny
James GordonJames GordonThe Mayor
Richard AlexanderRichard AlexanderJacobi (uncredited)

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