The Front Page

Name: The Front Page
Director: Lewis Milestone
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Romance
Released: 1931-04-04
Duration: 101 min
Cast: Adolphe Menjou, Pat O'Brien, Mary Brian, Edward Everett Horton, Walter Catlett

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1931 · 101 min · NR · Comedy · Crime · Drama · Romance · TMDB 6.4/10

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.

Directed by Lewis Milestone

Cast

Adolphe Menjou — Walter Burns
Pat O'Brien — Hildy Johnson
Mary Brian — Peggy Grant
Edward Everett Horton — Bensinger
Walter Catlett — Murphy