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.


Make sure to check your pop-up blocker!!

Trailer

Similar Movies

Here Comes Mr. Jordan

Here Comes Mr. Jordan


Released on: 1941-08-07
Comedy, Fantasy, Romance

Boxer Joe Pendleton, flying to his next fight, crashes...because a Heavenly Messenger, new on the jo...

Death Takes a Holiday

Death Takes a Holiday


Released on: 1934-03-30
Fantasy, Romance, Drama

After years of questioning why people fear him, Death takes on human form so he can mingle among the...

Living It Up

Living It Up


Released on: 1954-08-04
Comedy, Music

Homer Flagg (Lewis) is a railroad worker in the small town of Desert Hole, New Mexico. One day he fi...

The Lady Lies

The Lady Lies


Released on: 1929-09-21
Drama

Much to the disapproval of his snooty children, a wealthy widowed attorney takes up with a beautiful...

The Locked Door

The Locked Door


Released on: 1929-11-16
Drama, Thriller

On her first anniversary, Ann Reagan finds that her sister-in-law is involved with a shady character...

Madame X

Madame X


Released on: 1929-08-17
Drama

A young, unfaithful wife and mother is thrown out by her cold, unforgiving husband, the Attorney Gen...

Dinner at Eight

Dinner at Eight


Released on: 1933-12-22
Comedy, Drama

An ambitious New York socialite plans an extravagant dinner party as her businessman husband, Oliver...

My Woman

My Woman


Released on: 1933-10-04
Romance, Drama

A devoted wife helps her husband achieve success as a radio comic, but stardom comes at a price.

Crime, Inc.

Crime, Inc.


Released on: 1945-04-15
Drama, Thriller

A crime reporter writes book to expose names and methods of the criminal leaders. He is held on a ch...

Max Headroom: 20 Minutes into the Future

Max Headroom: 20 Minutes into the Future


Released on: 1985-04-04
Comedy, Science Fiction, TV Movie

While trying to expose corruption and greed, television reporter Edison Carter discovers that his em...

Deadline - U.S.A.

Deadline - U.S.A.


Released on: 1952-03-14
Crime, Drama

With three days before his paper folds, a crusading editor tries to expose a vicious gangster.

One Night at Susie's

One Night at Susie's


Released on: 1930-10-19
Drama

A woman gets help from her gangster friends after her foster son takes the blame for a murder he did...

Home Town Story

Home Town Story


Released on: 1951-05-18
Comedy, Drama, Romance

Blake Washburn blames manufacturer MacFarland for his defeat in the race for re-election to the stat...

No Man of Her Own

No Man of Her Own


Released on: 1932-12-30
Romance, Drama, Comedy

An on-the-lam New York card shark marries a small-town librarian who thinks he's a businessman.

Payment Deferred

Payment Deferred


Released on: 1932-11-01
Crime, Thriller

Bank clerk William Marble is desperate for money to pay his family's bills. When his wealthy nephew ...

Woman-Wise

Woman-Wise


Released on: 1937-01-22
Crime, Drama

A crusading sportswriter exposes racketeers involved in paying off fighters to throw their matches.

Fifty Roads to Town

Fifty Roads to Town


Released on: 1937-06-03
Comedy

A man on the lam in the Canadian wilds encounters a young woman in a remote lodge who is also on the...

Spitfire

Spitfire


Released on: 1934-03-08
Drama

Dirt-poor mountain girl Trigger Hicks is a loner. Her faith-healing is mistaken for witchcraft by th...

Real Life

Real Life


Released on: 1984-06-01
Romance, Comedy, Crime

A comedy about a dreamer whose Walter Mitty-like fantasies turn his world of make-believe into a wor...

Bowery at Midnight

Bowery at Midnight


Released on: 1942-10-30
Crime, Horror, Action

A seemingly charitable soup kitchen operator (who moonlights as a criminology professor) uses his Bo...