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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.

Directed by Lewis Milestone

Top 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

Matt Moore

Kruger

Frank McHugh

McCue

Clarence Wilson

Sheriff Hartman

F

Fred Howard

Schwartz

Phil Tead

Wilson

Eugene Strong

Endicott

Spencer Charters

Woodenshoes

Maurice Black

Diamond Louie

Effie Ellsler

Mrs. Grant

Dorothea Wolbert

Jenny

James Gordon

The Mayor

Richard Alexander

Jacobi (uncredited)

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