The Front Page
1931 ‧ Comedy/Drama ‧ 1h 41m
Adapted from the 1928 stage play, this comedy follows Hildy Johnson (Pat O'Brien), an investigative reporter looking for a bigger paycheck. When an accused murderer (George E. Stone) escapes from custody, Hildy sees an opportunity for the story of...
Release date: April 4, 1931 (USA)
Director: Lewis Milestone
Adapted from: The Front Page
Screenplay: Charles Lederer and Bartlett Cormack
Story by: Charles MacArthur and Ben Hecht
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The Front Page of 1931 is obviously dated, and the pace of the film is beyond frenzied, but the film is still watchable and enjoyable. The story of the ...