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The Front Page
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.
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Checked Sep 3, 2026
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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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Cast
Adolphe MenjouWalter Burns
Pat O'BrienHildy Johnson
Mary BrianPeggy Grant
Edward Everett HortonBensinger
Walter CatlettMurphy
George E. StoneEarl Williams
Mae ClarkeMolly
Slim SummervillePincusCredits
- Directed by
- Lewis Milestone
- Written by
- Ben Hecht, Charles MacArthur
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
Production
- The Caddo Company
United ArtistsUnited States
