The Front Page (1931) was nominated for Outstanding Production (Best Picture) at the 4th Academy Award.
We review the Best Picture winning movie The Front Page as part of our bucket list goal to watch every Academy Award Best Picture nominee and winner from 1927-2028.
Synopsis: A retiring reporter decides to write one last article for his newspaper: a breaking story that comes with a pinch of comedic adventure.
| Release date | 4 April 1931 |
| Directed by | Lewis Milestone |
| Cast | Adolphe Menjou as Walter Burns Pat O’Brien as Hildebrand “Hildy” Johnson Mary Brian as Peggy Grant Edward Everett Horton as Roy V. Bensinger Walter Catlett as Jimmy Murphy George E. Stone as Earl Williams |
| Production company | RKO Radio Pictures |
The Front Page’s Nominations at the 4th Academy Awards
| Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding Production (Best Picture) | RKO Radio (William LeBaron, Producer) | Nominated |
| Best Director | Lewis Milestone | Nominated |
| Best Actor | Adolphe Menjou | Nominated |
Our Review of The Front Page
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