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.
- genus: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Romance
- Studio: The Caddo Company
- keyword: newspaper, escaped convict, reporter, screwball comedy, newspaper editor, pre-code, editor, press room, rolltop desk
- cast: Pat O’Brien, Adolphe Menjou, Mary Brian, Edward Everett Horton, Walter Catlett, George E. Stone
