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A Picture That Has Cracked This Shock-Proof Town Wide Open!
Rating: 6.4 out of 10TMDB(90 votes)
Overview
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.
Fun facts
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Awards
Won the National Board of Review for Top Ten Films
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Nominations
3 award nominations, including the Oscar for Best Picture
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Setting
Set in Chicago
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Music
Music by Ernö Rapée
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Glen MacWilliams, Tony Gaudio and Hal Mohr
Details
- Director
- Writers
- Ben HechtWriter
- Charles MacArthurWriter
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- April 4, 1931
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
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In the United States
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