The Front Page (1931)
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.

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Cast

Pat O’Brien Pat O’Brien As: Hildy Johnson
Adolphe Menjou Adolphe Menjou As: Walter Burns
Mary Brian Mary Brian As: Peggy Grant
Edward Everett Horton Edward Everett Horton As: Bensinger
Walter Catlett Walter Catlett As: Murphy
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Storyline

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.


Tagline: A Picture That Has Cracked This Shock-Proof Town Wide Open!
Certification: NR

Details

Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Romance

Language: English

Release Date: 04 April 1931

Country: US

Runtime: 101m

Company Credits

Company: The Caddo Company

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Cast

Directed By

Lewis Milestone

Lewis Milestone

Director

Nate Watt

Nate Watt

Assistant Director

Writing Credits

Production Crew

Howard Hughes

Howard Hughes

Producer

Charles Stallings

Charles Stallings

Production Manager

Edited By

Costume and Makeup

Not currently known.

Sound

Frank Grenzback

Frank Grenzback

Sound Engineer

Visual Effects

Not currently known.

Camera

Glen MacWilliams

Glen MacWilliams

Director of Photography

Lighting

Not currently known.

Art Department

Richard Day

Richard Day

Settings

Other Crew

Charles Lederer

Charles Lederer

Additional Dialogue

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