The Front Page

The Front Page (1931)

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

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.

Date of release
1931-04-04
TMDB
6.4 / 10 (90)
Runtime
1h 41m
Genres
Comedy, Crime, Drama, Romance
Director
Lewis Milestone

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Awards: 1 · Nominations: 3. Including: National Board of Review: Top Ten Films

The Front Page is a 1931 American pre-Code screwball black comedy film directed by Lewis Milestone and starring Adolphe Menjou and Pat O'Brien. Based on the 1928 Broadway play of the same name by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur, the film was produced by Howard Hughes, written by Bartlett Cormack and Charles Lederer, and distributed by United Artists. The supporting cast includes Mary Brian, Edward Everett Horton, Walter Catlett, George E. Stone, Mae Clarke, Slim Summerville, and Matt Moore. At the 4th Academy Awards, the film was nominated for Best Picture, Milestone for Best Director, and Menjou for Best Actor.

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