How long is The Front Page?

The Front Page is 1 hr 45 min long.

Who is Hildy Johnson in The Front Page?

Jack Lemmon plays Hildy Johnson in the film.

The Front Page

Name: The Front Page
Duration: 105
Rating: 74

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Successful Chicago newspaper reporter Hildy Johnson (Jack Lemmon) is hanging up his journalist's hat to marry Peggy Grant (Susan Sarandon). When his editor, the arrogant, self-important Walter Burns (Walter Matthau), learns of Hildy's plans, he goes to great lengths to keep his star writer. They learn that the notorious (but possibly wrongfully accused) criminal, Earl Williams (Austin Pendleton), has escaped on the eve of his execution, and Hildy can't resist this one last sensational story.

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How long is The Front Page?: The Front Page is 1 hr 45 min long.

Who directed The Front Page?: Billy Wilder

Who is Hildy Johnson in The Front Page?: Jack Lemmon plays Hildy Johnson in the film.

What is The Front Page about?: Successful Chicago newspaper reporter Hildy Johnson (Jack Lemmon) is hanging up his journalist's hat to marry Peggy Grant (Susan Sarandon). When his editor, the arrogant, self-important Walter Burns (Walter Matthau), learns of Hildy's plans, he goes to great lengths to keep his star writer. They learn that the notorious (but possibly wrongfully accused) criminal, Earl Williams (Austin Pendleton), has escaped on the eve of his execution, and Hildy can't resist this one last sensational story.