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The Front Page (1948)

1948-10-13 · 1h 30m · EN
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Earl Williams is due to be hanged tomorrow, and he's innocent. When Earl escapes from his cell, journalist Hildy Johnson seems likely to land the scoop of the century - but all he wants is to leave town.

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Ben HechtDirector, WriterCharles MacArthurWriter

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Sidney JamesSidney JamesHildy Johnson

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Genre affinityComedyDialogue densityComedyPacingShortDirector preference136205Actor preference323325Country preferenceUs

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What is The Front Page about?

Earl Williams is due to be hanged tomorrow, and he's innocent. When Earl escapes from his cell, journalist Hildy Johnson seems likely to land the scoop of the century - but all he wants is to leave town.

How long is The Front Page?

The Front Page has a runtime of 90 minutes.