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The Girl on the Front Page

1936Movie1 h 15 minNR

ComedyDrama
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1

A nostalgic, hopeful drama movie about history and crime.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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Story

A HARD BOILED NEWSPAPERMAN TAKES SOCIETY INTO CAMP!

The heiress to a powerful newspaper owner gets a job at the paper under an assumed name and helps break up a blackmail racket.

Feels like

  • Newspaper Heist
  • Blackmail Racket
  • Strong Female Lead
  • Golden Age
  • Social Commentary
  • Undercover
  • Breaking News
  • Power of the Press

Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
Harry Beaumont
Written by
Roy Chanslor, Marjorie Chanslor
Music by
Homer G. Tasker

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 26, 1936 · 1 h 15 min · NR

Released
September 26, 1936
Runtime
1 h 15 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Girl on the Front Page worth watching?"

Questions about The Girl on the Front Page

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Girl on the Front Page worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.1).

Is The Girl on the Front Page okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Girl on the Front Page make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Can I half-watch The Girl on the Front Page?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.