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The Front Page
1931, Apr 04
1h 41m
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.
Directed by
Lewis Milestone
Written by
Charles MacArthur, Ben Hecht
Sol Gorss
Policeman (uncredited)
Pat O'Brien
Hildy Johnson
Mary Brian
Peggy Grant
Dot Farley
Madame (uncredited)
Max Hoffman Jr.
Searcher at Speakeasy Door (uncredited)
Dorothea Wolbert
Jenny
Mae Clarke
Molly
Richard Alexander
Jacobi (uncredited)
George E. Stone
Earl Williams
Adolphe Menjou
Walter Burns
Frank McHugh
McCue
Clarence Wilson
Sheriff Hartman
Edward Everett Horton
Bensinger
Slim Summerville
Pincus
Spencer Charters
Woodenshoes
Gustav von Seyffertitz
Professor Max J. Egelhoffer (uncredited)
Matt Moore
Kruger
George Magrill
Policeman (uncredited)
Effie Ellsler
Mrs. Grant
Maurice Black
Diamond Louie
James Donlan
Reporter (uncredited)
James Gordon
The Mayor
Walter Catlett
Murphy
Francis Ford
Carl - Detective (uncredited)
Phil Tead
Wilson
Fred Howard
Schwartz
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