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The Front Page poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 74.7 / 100
1931·Comedy / Crime / Drama·1h 41m

THE FRONT PAGE

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

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.

Above the Line
Lewis Milestone·DirectorBen Hecht·WriterCharles MacArthur·WriterGlen MacWilliams·Director of PhotographyFrank Grenzback·Sound EngineerDuncan Mansfield·Editor
Cast
Adolphe Menjou·Walter BurnsPat O'Brien·Hildy JohnsonMary Brian·Peggy GrantEdward Everett Horton·BensingerWalter Catlett·MurphyGeorge E. Stone·Earl WilliamsMae Clarke·MollySlim Summerville·PincusMatt Moore·KrugerFrank McHugh·McCue
Full Crew
(16 credits)
Directing· 2
Lewis Milestone·DirectorNate Watt·Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Ben Hecht·WriterCharles MacArthur·WriterBartlett Cormack·Adaptation
Camera· 3
Glen MacWilliams·Director of PhotographyTony Gaudio·Additional PhotographyHal Mohr·Additional Photography
Editing· 1
Duncan Mansfield·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Frank Grenzback·Sound Engineer
Art & Design· 1
Richard Day·Settings
Production· 3
Howard Hughes·ProducerLewis Milestone·ProducerCharles Stallings·Production Manager
Other Departments· 2
Charles Lederer·Additional DialogueHoward Hughes·Presenter
By the Numbers
74.7
OF 100
Master Score
6.7
OF 10
IMDb
88%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
3 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Front Page's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#F5E6C9
#FFFFFF
#3D3D3D
Mood
Comedic, Lively
Composition
Centered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features two men against a plain white background, framed by a thick beige border with a thin orange inner line. A ceiling fan with four blades hangs”

comedydrama
Key Elements
TypewriterTelephoneCeiling FanBottlesGlasses
Atmosphere
Bright, Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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