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    The Front Page

    Poster of the movie The Front Page
    1931     Comedy    
    USA
    1h 41min

    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 a lifetime. But when he finds the criminal, he learns that the man may not be guilty. With the help of his editor (Adolphe Menjou), Hildy attempts to hide the convict, uncover the conspiracy and write the scoop of his career.

    Directed byLewis Milestone
    Written byBen Hecht, Charles MacArthur
    CompanyUnited ArtistsUnited ArtistsUnited Artists

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    Starring

    Adolphe Menjou
    Pat O'Brien
    Lewis Milestone
    Clark Gable
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