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The Front Page
“A Picture That Has Cracked This Shock-Proof Town Wide Open!”
6.5 / 10• 1931• 1h 41m•NR• English
ComedyCrimeDramaRomance
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Adolphe Menjou
Walter Burns
Lead
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
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Lewis Milestone's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Front Page is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
