The Front Page

In 1920s Chicago, a ruthless newspaper editor's desperation to keep his star reporter on the job leads him down a path of dubious motives and chaotic consequences. As the city gears up for a high-profile execution, Hildy Johnson finds himself torn between his loyalty to his boss and his own personal aspirations. With the help of a mysterious woman and a series of clever deceptions, Hildy must navigate the treacherous world of Chicago's yellow press to get the scoop of a lifetime - but at what cost to his relationships and his very soul?