The Front Page (1931)
1931 · Feature film · 101 min · dir. Lewis Milestone
A Picture That Has Cracked This Shock-Proof Town Wide Open!
- Comedy
- Crime
- Drama
Synopsis
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.
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Details
- Director
- Lewis Milestone
- Writer
- Ben Hecht
- Cinematography
- Glen MacWilliams
- Studio
- The Caddo Company, United Artists
- Released
- 1931-04-04
- Awards
- Nominated for 3 Oscars. 2 wins & 3 nominations total
- Running time
- 101 minutes
Cast & crew
Lewis Milestone Director
Adolphe Menjou
Pat O'Brien
Mary Brian
Edward Everett Horton
Walter Catlett
George E. Stone
Mae Clarke
Slim Summerville
