The Front Page

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

101 mins
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.

Pat O’Brien

Hildy Johnson

Adolphe Menjou

Walter Burns

Mary Brian

Peggy Grant

George E. Stone

Earl Williams

Clarence Wilson

Sheriff Hartman

Fred Howard

Schwartz

Phil Tead

Wilson

Spencer Charters

Woodenshoes

Maurice Black

Diamond Louie

Effie Ellsler

Mrs. Grant

James Gordon

The Mayor

Herman J. Mankiewicz

(Undetermined Secondary Role)

Ben Hecht

Writer

Charles Stallings

Production Manager

Charles Lederer

Additional Dialogue

Nate Watt

Assistant Director

Glen MacWilliams

Director of Photography

Richard Day

Settings

Frank Grenzback

Sound Engineer

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