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A Picture That Has Cracked This Shock-Proof Town Wide Open!
Apr 4, 1931 · 1h 41m
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PLOT

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.

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CAST

Adolphe Menjou
Walter Burns
Pat O'Brien
Hildy Johnson
Mary Brian
Peggy Grant
Edward Everett Horton
Bensinger
Walter Catlett
Murphy
George E. Stone
Earl Williams
Mae Clarke
Molly
Slim Summerville
Pincus
Directed by Lewis Milestone

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
The Caddo Company, United Artists
Country
US

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