The Front Page

A Picture That Has Cracked This Shock-Proof Town Wide Open!

A fast-paced, witty screwball comedy about newspaper reporters chasing a story, balancing cynical ambition with moral discovery through rapid-fire dialogue and escalating chaos.

Hildy Johnson is an investigative reporter 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.