The Front Page
1931 · Movie · NR · 101 min · ★ 6.5
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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Details
- Years
- 1931
- Release date
- 1931-04-04
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 101 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.5/10 (84 votes)
Themes
- newspaper
- escaped convict
- reporter
- screwball comedy
- newspaper editor
- pre-code
- editor
- press room
- rolltop desk
Awards & recognition
- National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
- Academy Award — Best Director · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Actor · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Picture · nominated
Cast & crew
Adolphe Menjou
as Walter Burns
Pat O'Brien
as Hildy Johnson
Mary Brian
as Peggy Grant
Edward Everett Horton
as Bensinger
Walter Catlett
as Murphy
George E. Stone
as Earl Williams
Mae Clarke
as Molly
Slim Summerville
as Pincus
Matt Moore
as Kruger
Frank McHugh
as McCue
Directed by Lewis Milestone