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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.

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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
George E. Stone
Earl Williams
Matt Moore
Kruger
Clarence Wilson
Sheriff Hartman
Fred Howard
Schwartz
Phil Tead
Wilson
Eugene Strong
Endicott
Spencer Charters
Woodenshoes
Maurice Black
Diamond Louie
Effie Ellsler
Mrs. Grant
James Gordon
The Mayor
Herman J. Mankiewicz
(Undetermined Secondary Role)

Crew (15)

Directing

Nate Watt
Assistant Director

Writing

Charles MacArthur
Original Film 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

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Crew

Charles Lederer
Additional Dialogue

Editing

Lighting

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Visual Effects

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