The Front Page
1931 • Comedy | Crime
6.476 (83)
Lewis Milestone
Director
Ben Hecht
Writer
Charles MacArthur
Writer
Status
Released
Release date
April 4, 1931
Duration
101 Min
Language
English
Popularity
1.2284
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Overview
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.
