Allen Garfield, Austin Pendleton, Carol Burnett
The ruthless managing editor of a Chicago newspaper angrily learns his ace reporter plans to leave the paper to get married. While he trains a replacement, all hell breaks loose and a convicted killer...( read more
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DVD Release Date: June 15, 1998
Stats: 123 reviews
"the front page" is the third time re-adaption of the stage play by ben hencht(who wrote the original scarface) and chas. macarthur. the first appearance on screen was in 1931, and the second time would be the most reputable one "his girl friday" in 1940 by howard hawks who had ...( read more)
Disappointing remake of His Girl Friday kept watchable by the comic talents of one of the best double acts in the business.
very funny journalism satire which showcases the fantastic duo of walter matthau and jack lemmon, even today over 30 years on the comedy still hits home perfectly, dont miss it !
It's okay, but not nearly as hilarious and entertaining as other Lemmon/Matthau collaborations.
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