The Front Page (1931)

The Front Page (1931)

All the adventure a man can live, he lives. 1931-04-04 United States of America 101 Min. PG-13
6.579 75 votes
Comedy, Crime, Drama, Romance

Overview

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.

Cast

Pat O’Brien is Hildy Johnson
Hildy Johnson
Adolphe Menjou is Walter Burns
Walter Burns
Mary Brian is Peggy Grant
Peggy Grant
Edward Everett Horton is Bensinger
Bensinger
Walter Catlett is Murphy
Murphy
George E. Stone is Earl Williams
Earl Williams
Mae Clarke is Molly
Molly
Slim Summerville is Pincus
Pincus
Matt Moore is Kruger
Kruger
Frank McHugh is McCue
McCue
Clarence Wilson is Sheriff Hartman
Sheriff Hartman
Fred Howard is Schwartz
Schwartz
Phil Tead is Wilson
Wilson
Eugene Strong is Endicott
Endicott
Spencer Charters is Woodenshoes
Woodenshoes
Maurice Black is Diamond Louie
Diamond Louie
Effie Ellsler is Mrs. Grant
Mrs. Grant
Dorothea Wolbert is Jenny
Jenny
James Gordon is The Mayor
The Mayor
Herman J. Mankiewicz is (Undetermined Secondary Role)
(Undetermined Secondary Role)

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