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Lists: Comedy, Drama, Crime / Heist, Romance, Best Picture nominee 1930 to 1939

Brief Synopsis: "Hildy Johnson is an investigative reporter is 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."

Overall Ranking: - (Rank from 1931: # 0)


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  • Pat O’Brien (Hildy Johnson)
  • Adolphe Menjou (Walter Burns)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Herman J. Mankiewicz ((Undetermined Secondary Role))