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# A Picture That Has Cracked This Shock-Proof Town Wide Open!
Comedy   Crime   Drama   Romance
📜 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.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 1931-04-04
⌚ Running Time: 101 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 6.538

Beloved Cast

Pat O’Brien original image
Hildy Johnson
Pat O’Brien
Adolphe Menjou original image
Walter Burns
Adolphe Menjou
Mary Brian original image
Peggy Grant
Mary Brian
Edward Everett Horton original image
Bensinger
Edward Everett Horton
Walter Catlett original image
Murphy
Walter Catlett
George E. Stone original image
Earl Williams
George E. Stone
Mae Clarke original image
Molly
Mae Clarke
Slim Summerville original image
Pincus
Slim Summerville
Matt Moore original image
Kruger
Matt Moore
Frank McHugh original image
McCue
Frank McHugh
Clarence Wilson original image
Sheriff Hartman
Clarence Wilson
Fred Howard original image
Schwartz
Fred Howard
Phil Tead original image
Wilson
Phil Tead
Eugene Strong original image
Endicott
Eugene Strong
Spencer Charters original image
Woodenshoes
Spencer Charters
Maurice Black original image
Diamond Louie
Maurice Black
Effie Ellsler original image
Mrs. Grant
Effie Ellsler
Dorothea Wolbert original image
Jenny
Dorothea Wolbert
James Gordon original image
The Mayor
James Gordon
Herman J. Mankiewicz original image
(Undetermined Secondary Role)
Herman J. Mankiewicz

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