The Front Page (1931)

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

• Comedy
• Crime
• Drama
• Romance

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.

Rating

6.4 / 10 (90 votes)

Release date

April 4, 1931

Runtime

1h 41m

Language

English

Director

Lewis Milestone

Status

Released