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