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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.

1931 |1h 41m |  Comedy, Crime, Drama, Romance

Cast

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Pat O’Brien

Hildy Johnson

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Adolphe Menjou

Walter Burns

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Mary Brian

Peggy Grant

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Edward Everett Horton

Bensinger

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Walter Catlett

Murphy

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George E. Stone

Earl Williams

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Mae Clarke

Molly

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Slim Summerville

Pincus

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Matt Moore

Kruger

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Frank McHugh

McCue

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Clarence Wilson

Sheriff Hartman

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Phil Tead

Wilson

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Spencer Charters

Woodenshoes

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Maurice Black

Diamond Louie

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Effie Ellsler

Mrs. Grant

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Dorothea Wolbert

Jenny

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James Gordon

The Mayor

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Status

Released

Language

English

Budget

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