Original cast and crew talks about charles laughtons the night of the hunter 1955 duration. The front page 1974 successful chicago newspaper reporter hildy johnson jack lemmon is hanging up his journalists hat to marry peggy grant susan sarandon. Successful newspaper reporter hildy johnson is quitting his job to get married. Apr 29, 2016 by 1974, the front page was a play that wasnt urgently in need of yet another remake. The ruthless managing editor of a chicago newspaper angrily learns his ace reporter plans to leave the paper to get married. The front page originated as a comedy play in 1928 and was particularly admired for its streetsmart dialogue and satirizing of the press. Bring your laughter with you for this outrageous comedy of the newspaper biz that is set during the roaring 20s prohibition era in chicago.
The front page pg 1h 45min comedy, drama, romance 20 december 1974 canada as a tabloid newspaper editor tries to prevent his top reporter from retiring, an escaped death row convict shows up at the office trying to convey his innocence. Naslovna stranica je americka filmska komedija snimljena 1974. With jack lemmon, walter matthau, susan sarandon, vincent gardenia. Diamond is based on ben hecht and charles macarthur s play of the same name 1928, which inspired several other films. This is the only film adaptation of the front page to use the plays famous last line the son. Ruthless newspaper editor walter burns walter matthau and his crack ace reporter hildy jack lemmon believe together they can cover any. Diamond 3 is based on ben hecht and charles macarthur s play of the same title 1928, which inspired several other films and televised movies and series episodes.
Criterions his girl friday offers both that classic and the american theatrical release cut of the 1931 the front page. See the article in its original context from december 19, 1974, page 0. A pressbook was sent to theater owners by the studio to help promote the film. The front page is a 1974 film directed by billy wilder, starring jack lemmon and walter matthau in 1920s chicago, walter burns matthau, editor of the chicago examiner, wants intrepid reporter hildebrand hildy johnson lemmon to cover the execution of convicted murderer earl williamsbut hildy announces that hes quitting the newspaper business, getting married, and. Roger ebert interviewed wilder in 1974 about the film, which can be read here. The front page 1974 third time would normally be the charm for anything if billy wilder directed it, especially with a cast like the one he has here. Gallery of 19 movie poster and cover images for the front page 1974. The front page 1974 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. The front page 1974 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Hildy johnson has had enough of the pressure and anxiety of working at a top chicago newspaper. This is the only film adaptation of the front page to use the plays famous last line the son of a bitch stole my watch. Hij is vastbesloten om te stoppen met zijn baan, zodat hij kan trouwen. Diamond is based on ben hecht and charles macarthurs play of the same name 1928, which inspired several other films and televised movies and series episodes.
The front page is a 1974 comedydrama film directed by billy wilder and starring jack lemmon and walter matthau as a reporter and editor at a 1920s chicago newspaper. However, his scheming editor, walter burns, has other plans. Billy wilders interest in the project stemmed from him personally identifying with the content of the film. This third film version of the 1928 ben hechtcharlie macarthur broadway hit the front page was the first one permitted to utilize all the salty profanities in the original play. The front page je wilder snimio usprkos svoje ranije nesklonosti prema remakeovima. Watch the front page 1974 movie trailer instantly, no need to login. It usually contains photos and stories for clipping out and used for newspaper duplication. Aug 28, 2015 original cast and crew talks about charles laughtons the night of the hunter 1955 duration. Official video content provided by universal studios home entertainment or one of its authorized agents. Lemmon returned in the prisoner of second avenue 1975, and matthau in the sunshine boys 1975. The front page is a film directed by billy wilder and starring jack lemmon, walter matthau, susan sarandon. This version of the front page was the first to mention the city by name and use actual chicago newspapers. Lemmon and matthau paired in the front page 1974, but few critics thought wilders remake of the ben hechtcharles macarthur play was the equal of lewis milestones 1931 original or howard hawkss version, his girl friday 1940. The front page is a 1974 film directed by billy wilder, starring jack lemmon and walter matthau in 1920s chicago, walter burns matthau, editor of the chicago examiner, wants intrepid reporter hildebrand hildy johnson lemmon to cover the execution of convicted murderer earl williamsbut hildy announces that hes quitting the newspaper business, getting married, and moving to philadelphia.
A journalist suffering from burnout wants to finally say goodbye to his office but his boss doesnt like the idea one bit. The front page 1974 tt0071524 a journalist suffering from burnout wants to finally say goodbye to his office but his boss doesnt like the idea one bit. The film centres on star newspaper reporter hildy johnson played by pat. The duo of jack lemmon and walter matthau works like a charm here and they played off each other very well. Movie title from the film the front page 1974, directed by billy wilder, starring jack lemmon, walter matthau and susan sarandon. The front page is a 1974 american black comedydrama film directed by billy wilder and starring jack lemmon and walter matthau. Adolphe menjou pat obrien mary brian edward everett horton. More interesting but little seen was the germanfinanced fedora.
Some of them also show all the poster promotion material available for the film. The front page 1974 film wikimili, the best wikipedia. Diamond, wilder, based on the play by ben hecht, charles macarthur. The play inspired numerous cinema adaptions, most notably the 1940 version his girl friday. Hildy johnson, a reporter of a chicago newspaper, wants to quit and get married, but the editor of the.
The front page 1974 trailer jack lemmon walter matthau. A slapdash, mapcap film filled with sharp dialogue, the front page is reminiscent of older films that accentuated good writing and fastpaced dialogue none of this subtext shit. They learn that a notorious but possibly wrongfully accused criminal has escaped on the eve of his execution, and hildy cant resist this one last story. The front page 1974 original trailer jack lemmon and walter matthau star in billy wilders version of the classic newspaper comedy the front page 1974. Despite a crackerjack star duo and a triumphant array of much heralded character actors in all of the important supporting roles, the movie. A slapdash, mapcap film filled with sharp dialogue, the front page is reminiscent of older films that. The front page, american screwball comedy, released in 1931, that is still widely. As such, and as a midseventies period piece that played on the vietnam and watergate eras curious run of four decades displaced antinostalgia, billy wilders third 1974 film of the front page is the first to intentionally evoke the era and setting of the original play squarely in the murder city and scandal sheet milieu of the roaring. The idea to make the film appealed to him because of his early days as a newspaperman. The front page has been done a few times as a film, including the classic screwball comedy his girl friday. While he trains a replacement, all hell breaks loose and a.
The tension attendant on the hanging of a convicted police slayer gives chicago examiner managing editor walter burns walter matthau a case of indigestion. The front page has been done a few times as a film, including the classic screwball. As a tabloid newspaper editor tries to prevent his top reporter from retiring, an escaped death row convict shows up at the office trying to convey his innocence. Aug 19, 2019 as such, and as a midseventies period piece that played on the vietnam and watergate eras curious run of four decades displaced antinostalgia, billy wilders third 1974 film of the front page is the first to intentionally evoke the era and setting of the original play squarely in the murder city and scandal sheet milieu of the roaring. The front page is a 1974 american comedydrama film directed by billy wilder and starring jack lemmon and walter matthau. The front page is a film directed by billy wilder with jack lemmon, walter matthau, susan sarandon, vincent gardenia, year. Hildy johnson, a reporter of a chicago newspaper, wants to quit and get married, but the editor of the newspaper, walter burns, asks her to stay and write the story of earl williams, a. Wilder was averse to remakes and stated to his biographer that he wasnt particularly proud of the front page. Film je namjerno radnjom smjesten u proslost, jer je wilder smatrao kako ne bi funkcionirao u 1970im, kada su novine prestale biti glavni informativni medij, a novinari izgubili svoj nekadasnji zvjezdani status. The front page 1974 film wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Styles 1970s, live action, main title, opening scene, type over scene. The front page 1974 billy wilder jack lemmon walter. Film remakes are often a risky endeavor, especially if the original material is beloved and respected. Last films lemmon and matthau paired in the front page 1974, but few critics thought wilders remake of the ben hechtcharles macarthur play was the equal of lewis milestones 1931 original or howard hawkss version, his girl friday 1940.
Front page, the 1975 featured products tcm annual catalog. The front page is a 1931 american precode comedydrama film directed by lewis milestone and starring adolphe menjou and pat obrien. Dramamu the front page 1974 banyak film sub indo yang bisa muncul di bioskop terkenal dan masuk ke dalam film box office dan menjadi film yang bisa menyedot animo masyarakat untuk menonton film ini, sehingga bisa membuat film ini menjadi film terlaris dan bisa membuat anda selalu ingin menonton film ini secara terus menerus. The 1974 movie also features susan sarandon in her first movie role, and. Billy wilders 1974 remake of the ben hecht charles macarthur play the front page, famously adapted 34 years before, by howard hawks as his girl friday, is widely regarded as that point in time when wilders art went into rapid decline, that the picture demonstrated that the director of sunset boulevard, ace in the hole, and the apartment had. Billy wilder felt that chicago was the most exciting newspaper town in the country. Carol burnett was a big fan of billy wilder and it is mentioned in a recent biography of wilder that she wanted very much to be in one of his films. The duo of jack lemmon and walter matthau works like a.
Zijn sluwe redacteur, walter burns, heeft echter andere plannen. With jack lemmon, walter matthau, vincent gardenia. Billy wilders 1974 remake of the ben hecht charles macarthur play the front page, famously adapted 34 years before, by howard hawks as his girl friday, is widely regarded as that point in time when wilders art went into rapid decline, that the picture demonstrated that the director of sunset boulevard, ace in the hole, and the apartment had lost his confidence, that he had. The 1974 movie also features susan sarandon in her first movie role, and carol burnett as the hilarious lady of the night, molly malone. Director billy wilder cast his two favorite leading men, jack lemmon and walter matthau, as ace reporter hildy johnson and ruthless newspaper editor walter burns. Director billy wilder cast his two favorite leading men, jack lemmon and walter matthau, as ace reporter hildy johnson and ruthless newspaper editor walter burns, respectively. The front page 1974 as a tabloid newspaper editor tries to prevent his top reporter from retiring, an escaped death row convict shows up at the. Period details are excellent, and the story is always moving. However even wilders up against it with this version of this ben hechtcharles macarthur play, given the two classic versions that predate it.
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