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The Front Page (1931)

A Picture That Has Cracked This Shock-Proof Town Wide Open!

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.

Release: 1931-04-04
Runtime: 101 min
Rating: 6.47 / 10
Cast
Pat O'Brien
Pat O'Brien
Hildy Johnson
Adolphe Menjou
Adolphe Menjou
Walter Burns
Mary Brian
Mary Brian
Peggy Grant
Edward Everett Horton
Edward Everett Horton
Bensinger
Walter Catlett
Walter Catlett
Murphy
George E. Stone
George E. Stone
Earl Williams
Mae Clarke
Mae Clarke
Molly
Slim Summerville
Slim Summerville
Pincus
Matt Moore
Matt Moore
Kruger
Frank McHugh
Frank McHugh
McCue
Clarence Wilson
Clarence Wilson
Sheriff Hartman
No Image
Fred Howard
Schwartz
Phil Tead
Phil Tead
Wilson
Eugene Strong
Eugene Strong
Endicott
Spencer Charters
Spencer Charters
Woodenshoes
Maurice Black
Maurice Black
Diamond Louie
Effie Ellsler
Effie Ellsler
Mrs. Grant
Dorothea Wolbert
Dorothea Wolbert
Jenny