Front Page Woman

A woman reporter tries to prove she's just as good as any man, but runs into trouble along the way.

5.8/1019351h 22mReleased

ComedyRomance

Ace reporter Curt Devlin and fellow reporter Ellen Garfield love one another, but Curt believes women are "bum newspapermen". When a murder investigation ensues, the two compete every step of the way, determined to not be scooped by the other.

Released: Jul 11, 1935

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Bette Davis

Ellen Garfield

George Brent

Curt Devlin

Roscoe Karns

Toots O'Grady

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