The Front Page (1931)
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.
Release Date : April 4, 1931
Runtime : 101m
Genre : Comedy, Crime, Drama, Romance
Companies : The Caddo Company
Countries : United States of America
Keywords : newspaper, escaped convict, reporter, screwball comedy, newspaper editor, pre-code, editor, press room, rolltop desk