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Plot: 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
Release Date: Wednesday, October 13 1948
76 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Sid JamesSid James
Sid James was
35 in The Front Page
as 'Hildy Johnson'.
Thu, May 08 1913 –
Mon, Apr 26 1976

Crew

Portrait of Ben HechtBen Hecht
Ben Hecht was
54 in The Front Page
as 'Writer, Director'
Wed, Feb 28 1894 –
Sat, Apr 18 1964
Portrait of Charles MacArthurCharles MacArthur
Charles MacArthur was
52 in The Front Page
as 'Writer'
Tue, Nov 05 1895 –
Sat, Apr 21 1956