
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.
Cast

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
(uncredited)
Crew

Lewis Milestone
Director

Ben Hecht
Writer
Charles MacArthur
Writer
Bartlett Cormack
Adaptation
Duncan Mansfield
Editor
Glen MacWilliams
Director of Photography

Nate Watt
Assistant Director

Howard Hughes
Producer
Frank Grenzback
Sound Engineer

Charles Lederer
Additional Dialogue
Charles Stallings
Production Manager
Richard Day
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