The Front Page (1931)

"A Picture That Has Cracked This Shock-Proof Town Wide Open!"Movie
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The Front Page
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StarringAdolphe MenjouPat O'BrienMary Brian
DirectorLewis Milestone
WritersBen Hecht
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NR 1 hr 41 minApr 4th, 1931Drama, Comedy, Crime, Romance
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Plot
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.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:April 4th, 1931 - Buy Tickets
On DVD & Blu-ray:May 8th, 2001 - Buy DVD
Original Language:English
Production Companies:The Caddo Company, United Artists
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