The Front Page (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1931, The Front Page is a comedy, drama, crime and romance film directed by Lewis Milestone, running about 101 minutes. “A Picture That Has Cracked This Shock-Proof Town Wide Open!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hildy Johnson is an investigative reporter is 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.
Who’s in it. The Front Page stars Pat O’Brien as Hildy Johnson, Adolphe Menjou as Walter Burns, Mary Brian as Peggy Grant and Edward Everett Horton as Bensinger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Front Page has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and Brew and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Front Page page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Front Page tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Front Page (1931)?
- In US, The Front Page is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Front Page worth watching?
- The Front Page holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Front Page?
- The Front Page stars Pat O’Brien, Adolphe Menjou, Mary Brian, Edward Everett Horton and Walter Catlett.
- When was The Front Page released?
- The Front Page was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.