Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes88%
Metacritic76/100
88 audience votes
Key crew
- Lewis MilestoneDirector
- Ben HechtWriter
- Charles MacArthurWriter
Cast
- Adolphe MenjouWalter Burns
- Pat O'BrienHildy Johnson
- Mary BrianPeggy Grant
- Edward Everett HortonBensinger
- Walter CatlettMurphy
- George E. StoneEarl Williams
- Mae ClarkeMolly
- Slim SummervillePincus
- Matt MooreKruger
- Frank McHughMcCue
- Clarence WilsonSheriff Hartman
- Fred HowardSchwartz
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Themes
newspaperescaped convictreporterscrewball comedynewspaper editorpre-codeeditorpress roomrolltop desk