Movie Description
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Lewis Milestone
- Producer : Howard Hughes
- Writer : Ben Hecht,Charles MacArthur
- Editor : Duncan Mansfield
- Cast : Pat O’Brien,Adolphe Menjou,Mary Brian,Edward Everett Horton,Walter Catlett,George E. Stone,Mae Clarke,Slim Summerville,Matt Moore,Frank McHugh,Clarence Wilson,Fred Howard,Phil Tead,Eugene Strong,Spencer Charters,Maurice Black,Effie Ellsler,Dorothea Wolbert,James Gordon,Herman J. Mankiewicz
Cast
Hildy Johnson
Walter Burns
Peggy Grant
Bensinger
Murphy
Earl Williams
Molly
Pincus
Kruger
McCue
Sheriff Hartman
Schwartz
Wilson
Endicott
Woodenshoes
Diamond Louie
Mrs. Grant
Jenny
The Mayor
(Undetermined Secondary Role)
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Facts
Original TitleThe Front Page
Status Released
Release Information
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1931-04-04
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 41m
Production CompaniesThe Caddo Company
Genres
- Comedy
- Crime
- Drama
- Romance
