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The Front Page

6.419311h 41mNRMovieComedyCrimeDrama

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…

DirectorLewis Milestone
WritersBen Hecht·Charles MacArthur
ProducersHoward Hughes·Lewis Milestone

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Cast · Directed by Lewis Milestone

AMAdolphe Menjou
Adolphe Menjou
Walter Burns
POPat O'Brien
Pat O'Brien
Hildy Johnson
MBMary Brian
Mary Brian
Peggy Grant
EHEdward Everett Horton
Edward Everett Horton
Bensinger
WCWalter Catlett
Walter Catlett
Murphy
GSGeorge E. Stone
George E. Stone
Earl Williams
MCMae Clarke
Mae Clarke
Molly
SSSlim Summerville
Slim Summerville
Pincus
MMMatt Moore
Matt Moore
Kruger
FMFrank McHugh
Frank McHugh
McCue
CWClarence Wilson
Clarence Wilson
Sheriff Hartman
FH
Fred Howard
Schwartz

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The Front Page — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Front Page?

The Front Page is streaming on Criterion Channel, Artiflix and Brew in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Front Page on Netflix?

No, The Front Page is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel and Artiflix.

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No, The Front Page isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel and Artiflix instead.

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The Front Page is available to stream free (with ads) on Plex in Canada.