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The Front Page

6.5/10

Release: 04/04/1931

Duration: 1h 41m

The Front Page

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.

Country: United States of America

Language: English

Writers

| Writer:Ben Hecht
| Adaptation:Bartlett Cormack

Production

The Caddo Company

Cast

Pat O'Brien

Pat O'Brien

Hildy Johnson

Adolphe Menjou

Adolphe Menjou

Walter Burns

Mary Brian

Mary Brian

Peggy Grant

George E. Stone

George E. Stone

Earl Williams

Clarence Wilson

Clarence Wilson

Sheriff Hartman

Fred Howard

Fred Howard

Schwartz

Phil Tead

Phil Tead

Wilson

Maurice Black

Maurice Black

Diamond Louie

Effie Ellsler

Effie Ellsler

Mrs. Grant

James Gordon

James Gordon

The Mayor

Herman J. Mankiewicz

Herman J. Manki..

(uncredited)

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