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The Front Page

65 %|Apr 4, 1931|Comedy, Crime, Drama, Romance

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.

Featured Crew

Lewis Milestone
Director
Ben Hecht
Writer
Howard Hughes
Producer
Charles MacArthur
Writer
Duncan Mansfield
Editor
Charles Lederer
Additional Dialogue
Glen MacWilliams
Director of Photography
Charles Stallings
Production Manager

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Cast

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Pat O’Brien
Hildy Johnson
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Adolphe Menjou
Walter Burns
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Mary Brian
Peggy Grant
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George E. Stone
Earl Williams
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Clarence Wilson
Sheriff Hartman
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Fred Howard
Schwartz
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Phil Tead
Wilson
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Spencer Charters
Woodenshoes
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Maurice Black
Diamond Louie
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Effie Ellsler
Mrs. Grant
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James Gordon
The Mayor
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Herman J. Mankiewicz
(Undetermined Secondary Role)