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    The Front Page

    101'

    1931-04-04

    6.4

    A Picture That Has Cracked This Shock-Proof Town Wide Open!

    Comedy,Crime,Drama,Romance

    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.

    DirectingLewis MilestoneWritingBen Hecht

    Watch Providers (US)

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    - Fandango At Home

    Cast

    1

    Walter Burns

    Adolphe Menjou

    2

    Hildy Johnson

    Pat O'Brien

    1

    Peggy Grant

    Mary Brian

    1

    Bensinger

    Edward Everett Horton

    1

    Murphy

    Walter Catlett

    1

    Earl Williams

    George E. Stone

    1

    Molly

    Mae Clarke

    1

    Pincus

    Slim Summerville

    1

    Kruger

    Matt Moore

    1

    McCue

    Frank McHugh

    1

    Sheriff Hartman

    Clarence Wilson

    1

    Schwartz

    Fred Howard

    1

    Wilson

    Phil Tead

    1

    Endicott

    Eugene Strong

    1

    Woodenshoes

    Spencer Charters

    1

    Diamond Louie

    Maurice Black

    1

    Mrs. Grant

    Effie Ellsler

    1

    Jenny

    Dorothea Wolbert

    1

    The Mayor

    James Gordon

    1

    Jacobi (uncredited)

    Richard Alexander

    1

    Reporter (uncredited)

    James Donlan

    1

    Madame (uncredited)

    Dot Farley

    1

    Carl - Detective (uncredited)

    Francis Ford

    1

    Policeman (uncredited)

    Sol Gorss

    1

    Searcher at Speakeasy Door (uncredited)

    Max Hoffman Jr.

    1

    Policeman (uncredited)

    George Magrill

    1

    Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)

    Herman J. Mankiewicz

    2

    Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)

    Lewis Milestone

    1

    Professor Max J. Egelhoffer (uncredited)

    Gustav von Seyffertitz

    Details:

    • Budget: 0
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. United States of America
    • List of languages:
      1. English
    • List of companies:
      1. The Caddo Company
      2. United Artists
    • Vote Count: 90
    • Popularity: 0.9221
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:The Front Page

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