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The Front Page

  • TV Movie
  • 1945
  • 1h 15m
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Comedy

Earl Williams is set to hang tomorrow. When he escapes from his cell, reporter Hildy Johnson finds him, and thus seems likely to land the scoop of his career - only he's desperate to leave t... Read allEarl Williams is set to hang tomorrow. When he escapes from his cell, reporter Hildy Johnson finds him, and thus seems likely to land the scoop of his career - only he's desperate to leave town tonight.Earl Williams is set to hang tomorrow. When he escapes from his cell, reporter Hildy Johnson finds him, and thus seems likely to land the scoop of his career - only he's desperate to leave town tonight.

  • Director
    • Ed Sobol
  • Writers
    • Ben Hecht
    • Charles MacArthur
  • Stars
    • Vinton Hayworth
    • Matt Crowley
    • Howard Smith
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
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    • Director
      • Ed Sobol
    • Writers
      • Ben Hecht
      • Charles MacArthur
    • Stars
      • Vinton Hayworth
      • Matt Crowley
      • Howard Smith
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Vinton Hayworth
    Vinton Hayworth
    • Hildy Johnson
    Matt Crowley
    • Walter Burns
    Howard Smith
    Howard Smith
    • Mayor
    Paul Ford
    Paul Ford
    George Mathews
    George Mathews
    James La Curto
    Hugh Rennie
    Richard Coogan
    Richard Coogan
    Edward Kreisler
    Richard Goode
    Kenneth Tobey
    Kenneth Tobey
    John McQuade
    Alan Keith
    Carry Bridewell
    Helene Reynolds
    Helene Reynolds
    • Mollie Malloy
    Jane Randolph
    Jane Randolph
    • Peggy Grant
    Laura Pierpont
    James Fallon
    • Director
      • Ed Sobol
    • Writers
      • Ben Hecht
      • Charles MacArthur
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    • Trivia
      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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      Version of Spéciale première (1931)

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    • Release date
      • November 11, 1945 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • WNBT, New York City, New York, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • WNBT New York City
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 15m(75 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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