The Front Page
ComedyDrama
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.
Director
N/A
Writers
Ben Hecht, Charles MacArthur
Stars
Sidney James, Henry Gilbert, Bill Harding
Release Date
August 15, 1948
Language
English
Country
United Kingdom
🎭 Top Cast
Sidney James
as Hildy Johnson
👤
Henry Gilbert
as Walter Burns
👤
Bill Harding
as Wilson
👤
Loyd Brydon
as Endicott
👤
Norman Williams
as Murphy
👤
Basil Appleby
as McCue
Harold Ayer
as Schwartz
Ronan O'Casey
as Besinger
Michael Balfour
as Woodenshoes Eichhorn
👤
Ivor Vander
as Diamond Louie
🎬 Technical Specs
Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Sound
Mono
Color
Black and White
Production
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
🏷️ Keywords
based on play
🎯 Categories
ComedyDrama
💡 Did You Know?
The Front Page opened at the Times Square Theater (New York City) on August 14, 1929 and ran for 276 performances.
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📖 Synopsis
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.