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