‘The Front Page’ is a 1931 American pre-Code screwball comedy film directed by Lewis Milestone, based on the 1928 Broadway play by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur. The story follows star reporter Hildebrand "Hildy" Johnson, who is about to leave his job at the ‘Morning Post’ to get married and start a new life. However, his unscrupulous editor, Walter Burns, schemes to keep him on the job, especially when a major news story breaks—an escaped convicted murderer, Earl Williams. As Hildy gets caught up in the chaos, the film delivers sharp dialogue, fast-paced humor, and biting satire on journalism and politics. The film was nominated for three Academy Awards and later inspired multiple remakes, including ‘His Girl Friday’ (1940).
Credits:
Director: Lewis Milestone
Producer: Howard Hughes
Starring: Adolphe Menjou, Pat O'Brien, Mary Brian, Edward Everett Horton
Screenplay: Bartlett Cormack, Charles Lederer
Cinematography: Glen MacWilliams
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