The Front Page (1931)
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.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 6.355 |
Directed By
Lewis Milestone
Crew
Lewis Milestone
Ben Hecht
Howard Hughes
Charles MacArthur
Duncan Mansfield
Charles Lederer
Glen MacWilliams
Charles Stallings
Nate Watt
Bartlett Cormack
Frank Grenzback
Richard Day
TOP CAST
Pat O’Brien
Hildy Johnson
Adolphe Menjou
Walter Burns
Mary Brian
Peggy Grant
Edward Everett Horton
Bensinger
Walter Catlett
Murphy
George E. Stone
Earl Williams
Mae Clarke
Molly
Slim Summerville
Pincus
Matt Moore
Kruger
Frank McHugh
McCue
Clarence Wilson
Sheriff Hartman
Fred Howard
Schwartz
Phil Tead
Wilson
Eugene Strong
Endicott
Spencer Charters
Woodenshoes
Maurice Black
Diamond Louie
Effie Ellsler
Mrs. Grant
Dorothea Wolbert
Jenny
James Gordon
The Mayor
Herman J. Mankiewicz
(Undetermined Secondary Role)
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