The Front Page (1931)

04/04/1931 (US) • 1h 41m

Comedy, Crime, Drama, Romance

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

Overview

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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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

newspaper

escaped convict

reporter

screwball comedy

newspaper editor

pre-code

editor

press room

rolltop desk

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