The Front Page
1931·Movie
·1h 41min·
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A Picture That Has Cracked This Shock-Proof Town Wide Open!
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.
Fast-Paced JournalismCynical Newsroom1920s ChicagoQuick-Witted DialogueInvestigative ReportingPolitical CorruptionShowbiz DramaFast-Talking CharactersClassic Hollywood
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Directed by:
Lewis Milestone, Nate Watt
Written by:
Ben Hecht, Bartlett Cormack, Charles MacArthur
Produced by:
Howard Hughes, Charles Stallings
Composed by:
Frank Grenzback
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