Front Page Woman

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Front Page Woman

1935

1h 22m

Comedy

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Reporter Ellen Garfield (Bette Davis) wouldn't mind accepting her boyfriend and fellow reporter Curt Devlin's (George Brent) marriage proposal -- as long as he acknowledges that she's just as good a journalist as him. Stubborn Curt resorts to trickery to best Ellen, convincing her to report the wrong verdict in a murder trial at the rival paper she works for. Unfortunately, the ruse leads to Ellen getting fired -- so to get back at Curt and clear her name, she sets out to find the real killer.

Variety Staff

Variety

Lacks authenticity and is so far fetched it'll hand newsscribes around the country a constant run of ripples. But it's light and has some funny lines and situations.

Jun 20, 2007

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Frank S. Nugent

New York Times

If you will keep in mind that this portrayal of newspaper work is a wee bit on the whimsy side, then Front Page Woman can be recommended as a downright amusing photoplay.

Rated: 3.5/5

Mar 24, 2007

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Geoff Andrew

Time Out

Absurd at times, with the two papers at one point printing absolutely identical stories, but directed and acted with sparkle and speed.

Mar 24, 2007

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TV Guide

As far-fetched a newspaper yarn as ever was concocted.

Rated: 2.5/4

Jun 20, 2007

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Shoots for entertainment rather than for any accuracy on being a newspaper reporter.

Rated: B-

Mar 23, 2007

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Steve D

Good fun with a great cast.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

06/09/23

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Audience Member

Routine programmer notable only for Bette's presence. She brittle and driven making what she can out of a thin character but with material like this it's easy to why she rebelled against Warners for better films.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Audience Member

Absurd at times, with the two papers at one point printing absolutely identical stories, but directed and acted with sparkle and speed.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Audience Member

70/100. Any film that has the combination of Bette Davis and director Michael Curtiz, has to be worth watching, and it is. Curtiz can always be counted on to create a fast paced film. The feminist angle, especially in 1935 is interesting. Good supporting cast, great dialogue and an entertaining story. It isn't a major production, but it's a fine movie. Davis and co star George Brent always work well together and have a great rapport.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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Audience Member

Any film that has the combination of Bette Davis and director Michael Curtiz, has to be worth watching, and it is. Curtiz can always be counted on to create a fast paced film. The feminist angle, especially in 1935 is interesting. Good supporting cast, great dialogue and an entertaining story. It isn't a major production, but it's a fine movie. Davis and co star George Brent always work well together and have a great rapport.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

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Sherry Shourds

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Michael Curtiz

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Bette Davis

Ellen Garfield

George Brent

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Roscoe Karns

Toots O'Grady

Wini Shaw

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Synopsis

Reporter Ellen Garfield (Bette Davis) wouldn't mind accepting her boyfriend and fellow reporter Curt Devlin's (George Brent) marriage proposal -- as long as he acknowledges that she's just as good a journalist as him. Stubborn Curt resorts to trickery to best Ellen, convincing her to report the wrong verdict in a murder trial at the rival paper she works for. Unfortunately, the ruse leads to Ellen getting fired -- so to get back at Curt and clear her name, she sets out to find the real killer.

Director: Sherry Shourds, Michael Curtiz
Screenwriter: Laird Doyle, Lillie Hayward, Roy Chanslor
Production Co: Warner Brothers/Seven Arts
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 17, 2017
Runtime: 1h 22m