The Front Page
The Front Page
Release: 1931-04-04
·Runtime: 101m
·★ 6.5
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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
The Caddo Company
Cast
James Gordon
as The Mayor
Pat O'Brien
as Hildy Johnson
Adolphe Menjou
as Walter Burns
George E. Stone
as Earl Williams
Phil Tead
as Wilson
Spencer Charters
as Woodenshoes
Herman J. Mankiewicz
as (uncredited)
Walter Catlett
as Murphy
Matt Moore
as Kruger
Frank McHugh
as McCue
Eugene Strong
as Endicott
Edward Everett Horton
as Bensinger
Clarence Wilson
as Sheriff Hartman
Maurice Black
as Diamond Louie
Dorothea Wolbert
as Jenny
Mary Brian
as Peggy Grant
Mae Clarke
as Molly
Slim Summerville
as Pincus
Effie Ellsler
as Mrs. Grant
