CinemaOSMovie · 1931 · 1h 41m · NR
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A Picture That Has Cracked This Shock-Proof Town Wide Open!

64%(89)IMDbComedyCrimeDramaRomance

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.

Directed byLewis Milestone

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 41m
Language
EN
Released
April 4, 1931
Studios
United ArtistsThe Caddo Company

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Adolphe Menjou

Adolphe Menjou

Walter Burns

Pat O'Brien

Pat O'Brien

Hildy Johnson

Mary Brian

Mary Brian

Peggy Grant

Edward Everett Horton

Edward Everett Horton

Bensinger

Walter Catlett

Walter Catlett

Murphy

George E. Stone

George E. Stone

Earl Williams

Mae Clarke

Mae Clarke

Molly

Slim Summerville

Slim Summerville

Pincus

Matt Moore

Matt Moore

Kruger

Frank McHugh

Frank McHugh

McCue

Creative team
Directed by
Lewis Milestone
Lewis Milestone
Written by
Ben Hecht
Ben Hecht
Charles MacArthur
Produced by
Howard Hughes
Howard Hughes
Lewis Milestone
Lewis Milestone

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