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6.5Hildy 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.
Released: 1931-04-04101 minDir: Lewis MilestoneComedy, Crime, Drama, Romance
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Cast
- Adolphe Menjou as Walter Burns
- Pat O'Brien as Hildy Johnson
- Mary Brian as Peggy Grant
- Edward Everett Horton as Bensinger
- Walter Catlett as Murphy
- George E. Stone as Earl Williams
Themes
- newspaper
- escaped convict
- reporter
- screwball comedy
- newspaper editor
- pre-code
- editor
- press room
- rolltop desk
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moviesThe Front Page 1931 colorized (Pat O'Brien)
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