Front Page Woman (1935): cast, story & where to watch

1935 · Film · ★ 6.1

Front Page Woman poster

Released in 1935, Front Page Woman is a comedy and romance film directed by Michael Curtiz, running about 82 minutes. “A woman reporter tries to prove she's just as good as any man, but runs into trouble along the way.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Ace reporter Curt Devlin and fellow reporter Ellen Garfield love one another, but Curt believes women are "bum newspapermen". When a murder investigation ensues, the two compete every step of the way, determined to not be scooped by the other.

Who’s in it. Front Page Woman stars Bette Davis as Ellen Garfield, George Brent as Curt Devlin, Roscoe Karns as Toots O'Grady and Wini Shaw as Inez Cardoza, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Front Page Woman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Front Page Woman page.

If you liked it. Fans of Front Page Woman tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Front Page Woman (1935)?
In US, Front Page Woman is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Front Page Woman worth watching?
Front Page Woman holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Front Page Woman?
Front Page Woman stars Bette Davis, George Brent, Roscoe Karns, Wini Shaw and Walter Walker.
When was Front Page Woman released?
Front Page Woman was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.