The Front Page

The Front Page

A Picture That Has Cracked This Shock-Proof Town Wide Open!

6.5 /10 82 votes
April 4, 1931 1h 41m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Lewis Milestone
Writers Ben Hecht, Charles MacArthur
Studio The Caddo Company
Rating 6.5/10
Language EN

Photos

Cast & Crew

Pat O'Brien

Pat O'Brien

Hildy Johnson

Adolphe Menjou

Adolphe Menjou

Walter Burns

Mary Brian

Mary Brian

Peggy Grant

Edward Everett Horton

Edward Everett Horton

Bensinger

Walter Catlett

Walter Catlett

Murphy

George E. Stone

George E. Stone

Earl Williams

Mae Clarke

Mae Clarke

Molly

Slim Summerville

Slim Summerville

Pincus

Matt Moore

Matt Moore

Kruger

Frank McHugh

Frank McHugh

McCue

Clarence Wilson

Clarence Wilson

Sheriff Hartman

Fred Howard

Schwartz

Frequently Asked Questions

The Front Page was released on April 4, 1931.

The runtime of The Front Page is 1h 41m.

The Front Page is a Comedy, Crime, Drama, Romance movie.

The Front Page has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Front Page is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Front Page was directed by Lewis Milestone.

The main cast of The Front Page includes Pat O'Brien, Adolphe Menjou, Mary Brian.

The Front Page is originally in English.