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Pat O'Brien
Pat O'Brien

Hildy Johnson

Adolphe Menjou
Adolphe Menjou

Walter Burns

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

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  • Overview

    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.

  • Release Date

    1931-04-04

  • Average

    6.5

  • Rating:

    3.3 starts
  • Tagline

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

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
  • Keywords

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