The Front Page (1931)
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Hildy Johnson is an investigative reporter is 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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Pat O'BrienHildy Johnson
Adolphe MenjouWalter Burns
Mary BrianPeggy Grant
Edward Everett HortonBensinger
Walter CatlettMurphy
George E. StoneEarl Williams
Mae ClarkeMolly
Slim SummervillePincus
Matt MooreKruger
Frank McHughMcCue
Clarence WilsonSheriff HartmanFred HowardSchwartzKeywords
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Hildy Johnson is an investigative reporter is 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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The Front Page has a runtime of 101 minutes.
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