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The Front Page (1931)

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

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Released April 4, 1931Runtime 1h 41mDirector Lewis Milestone

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 of The Front Page

Adolphe Menjou

Adolphe Menjou

Walter Burns
Pat O'Brien

Pat O'Brien

Hildy Johnson
Mary Brian

Mary Brian

Peggy Grant
Edward Everett Horton

Edward Everett Horton

Bensinger
Walter Catlett

Walter Catlett

Murphy
George E. Stone

George E. Stone

Earl Williams
Mae Clarke

Mae Clarke

Molly
Slim Summerville

Slim Summerville

Pincus
Matt Moore

Matt Moore

Kruger
Frank McHugh

Frank McHugh

McCue
Clarence Wilson

Clarence Wilson

Sheriff Hartman
Phil Tead

Phil Tead

Wilson

About The Front Page

Where can I watch The Front Page?

The Front Page is currently streaming in the United States on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, Brew.

Who stars in The Front Page?

The Front Page stars Adolphe Menjou, Pat O'Brien, Mary Brian, Edward Everett Horton, Walter Catlett.

Who directed The Front Page?

The Front Page was directed by Lewis Milestone.

How long is The Front Page?

The Front Page has a runtime of 1h 41m.

What is The Front Page about?

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.