The Front Page

The Front Page (1931)

April 4th, 19311h 41min

Comedy, Crime, Drama, Romance
65%

Overview

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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