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.
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Romance
Stars: Pat O’Brien, Adolphe Menjou, Mary Brian, Edward Everett Horton, Walter Catlett, George E. Stone
Crew: Lewis Milestone (Director), Ben Hecht (Writer), Howard Hughes (Producer), Charles MacArthur (Writer), Bartlett Cormack (Adaptation), Charles Lederer (Additional Dialogue)
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Studio: The Caddo Company
Runtime: 101 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Apr 04, 1931
IMDb: 4.462
Keywords:newspaper, escaped convict, reporter, screwball comedy, newspaper editor, pre-code, editor, press room, rolltop desk
