On the Front Page
Originally released in 1926. On the Front Page is a comedy film. directed by James Parrott. At just 23 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lillian Rich, Tyler Brooke, and Stan Laurel
Synopsis
After being beaten to a story of scandal involving Countess Polasky, James W. Hornby assigns his son 24 hours to find an even more scandalous story about the countess. After spending the night in the wrong street looking for the wrong countess, he comes up with a plan: the butler will be seen in a comprimising situation with the countess, and then photographed. The countess, who is sick of reporters, has other ideas... Written by Paul L
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 28, 1926
99 years ago
Runtime
0h 23m
23 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lillian Rich
as Countess Polasky
Tyler Brooke
as Young Hornby
Stan Laurel
as Dangerfield
Bull Montana
as Private Secretary
Edwards Davis
as James W. Hornby
Leo White
as Beauty Expert
Bill Brokaw
as Party Guest
William Courtright
as James W. Hornby's Assistant (uncredited)
Edgar Dearing
as Motorcycle Cop (uncredited)
Rolfe Sedan
as Beauty Expert (uncredited)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Hal Roach Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is On the Front Page about?
After being beaten to a story of scandal involving Countess Polasky, James W. Hornby assigns his son 24 hours to find an even more scandalous story about the countess. After spending the night in t...
Who directed On the Front Page?
On the Front Page was directed by James Parrott.
How long is On the Front Page?
On the Front Page has a runtime of 0 hours and 23 minutes (23 minutes total).
When was On the Front Page released?
On the Front Page was released on November 28, 1926 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in On the Front Page?
The main cast of On the Front Page includes Lillian Rich, Tyler Brooke, Stan Laurel, Bull Montana, Edwards Davis.