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The Front Page

Release Date:April 4, 1931

Running Time:101 min

Genres:Drama, Comedy, Crime, Romance

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Cast

Pat O'Brien Adolphe Menjou Mary Brian Edward Everett Horton Walter Catlett George E. Stone Mae Clarke Slim Summerville Matt Moore Frank McHugh Clarence Wilson Fred Howard

Top billed cast (via TMDB).

Synopsis

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.

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