
The Front Page
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.
The Front Page
April 4, 1931
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Cast (20)

Pat O’Brien
Hildy Johnson

Adolphe Menjou
Walter Burns

Mary Brian
Peggy Grant

Edward Everett Horton
Bensinger

Walter Catlett
Murphy

George E. Stone
Earl Williams

Mae Clarke
Molly

Slim Summerville
Pincus

Matt Moore
Kruger

Frank McHugh
McCue

Clarence Wilson
Sheriff Hartman

Fred Howard
Schwartz

Phil Tead
Wilson

Eugene Strong
Endicott

Spencer Charters
Woodenshoes

Maurice Black
Diamond Louie

Effie Ellsler
Mrs. Grant

Dorothea Wolbert
Jenny

James Gordon
The Mayor

Herman J. Mankiewicz
(Undetermined Secondary Role)
Crew (15)
Directing

Nate Watt
Assistant Director

Lewis Milestone
Director
Writing

Charles MacArthur
Original Film Writer

Charles MacArthur
Writer

Charles Lederer
Screenplay

Ben Hecht
Original Film Writer

Ben Hecht
Writer

Bartlett Cormack
Adaptation
Production

Howard Hughes
Producer

Charles Stallings
Production Manager
Sound

Frank Grenzback
Sound Engineer
Art

Richard Day
Settings
Camera

Glen MacWilliams
Director of Photography
Costume & Make-Up
No data availableCrew

Charles Lederer
Additional Dialogue
Editing

Duncan Mansfield
Editor