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.
Movie Information
- Director
- Lewis Milestone
- Writers
- Ben Hecht, Charles MacArthur
- Release Year
- 1931
- Runtime
- 101 minutes
- Genre
- Comedy, Crime, Drama, Romance
- Language
- EN
- Country
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 (87 votes)
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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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