Released:
1931-04-04

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.

Director:
Lewis Milestone

Runtime:
1h 41min

Genre:
Comedy, Crime, Drama, Romance

• Cast:
• 
  Adolphe Menjou
  as
  Walter Burns
• 
  Pat O'Brien
  as
  Hildy Johnson
• 
  Mary Brian
  as
  Peggy Grant
• 
  Edward Everett Horton
  as
  Bensinger
• 
  Walter Catlett
  as
  Murphy