The Front Page

The Front Page

1931 · 101 min · EN · NR · 6.5 (49 votes)
Dir. Lewis Milestone · Starring Adolphe Menjou, Pat O'Brien, Mary Brian, Edward Everett Horton, Walter Catlett, George E. Stone

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

ComedyCrimeDramaRomance

Hildy Johnson is an investigative reporter is 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.

VIBE

A whirlwind of rapid-fire wit and escalating chaos. It's a breathless dive into the cutthroat world of old-school journalism, where ambition and a good scoop reign supreme. Expect sharp banter and a delightfully cynical, yet surprisingly romantic, energy.

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