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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.
Theatrical
Apr 4, 1931
DVD / Blu-ray
May 8, 2001
Theaters
1
Director
Producers
Studio
The Caddo Company, United Artists
Cast
Full credits →A
Adolphe Menjou
Walter Burns
P
Pat O'Brien
Hildy Johnson
M
Mary Brian
Peggy Grant
E
Edward Everett Horton
Bensinger
W
Walter Catlett
Murphy
G
George E. Stone
Earl Williams
M
Mae Clarke
Molly
S
Slim Summerville
Pincus
M
Matt Moore
Kruger
F
Frank McHugh
McCue
C
Clarence Wilson
Sheriff Hartman
F
Fred Howard
Schwartz
P
Phil Tead
Wilson
E
Eugene Strong
Endicott
S
Spencer Charters
Woodenshoes
M
Maurice Black
Diamond Louie
E
Effie Ellsler
Mrs. Grant
D
Dorothea Wolbert
Jenny
J
James Gordon
The Mayor
R
Richard Alexander
Jacobi (uncredited)
