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Feature film — 1931

The Front Page (1931)

6.41h 41mComedy — 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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A high-signal pick with 90 votes.

The Caddo Company / United Artists

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Director: Lewis Milestone

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Cast & crew

Adolphe Menjou as Walter Burns

Adolphe Menjou

Walter Burns

Pat O'Brien as Hildy Johnson

Pat O'Brien

Hildy Johnson

Mary Brian as Peggy Grant

Mary Brian

Peggy Grant

Edward Everett Horton as Bensinger

Edward Everett Horton

Bensinger

Walter Catlett as Murphy

Walter Catlett

Murphy

George E. Stone as Earl Williams

George E. Stone

Earl Williams

Mae Clarke as Molly

Mae Clarke

Molly

Slim Summerville as Pincus

Slim Summerville

Pincus

Matt Moore as Kruger

Matt Moore

Kruger

Frank McHugh as McCue

Frank McHugh

McCue

Clarence Wilson as Sheriff Hartman

Clarence Wilson

Sheriff Hartman

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Fred Howard

Schwartz

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