The Front Page

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:television_series
gptkb:radio_station
gptkb:play
gptkbp:adaptations gptkb:The_Front_Page_(1974_film)
gptkb:The_Front_Page_(1931_film)
gptkb:His_Girl_Friday
His Girl Friday (1940 film)
gptkbp:adapted_into gptkb:musical
gptkb:The_Front_Page_(1926_film)
gptkb:television_series
gptkb:The_Front_Page_(1926)
gptkb:documentaries
gptkb:radio_station
gptkb:The_Front_Page_(1931_film)
gptkb:The_Front_Page_(film)
gptkb:television_shows
gptkb:television
gptkb:film
gptkb:stage_play
graphic novels
stage productions
radio plays
stage musicals
His Girl Friday (1940 film)
The Front Page (1926) play
The Front Page (1928 play)
The Front Page (1926 play)
gptkbp:adapted_into_television gptkb:The_Front_Page_(1945_TV_film)
gptkb:The_Front_Page_(1956_TV_film)
gptkb:The_Front_Page_(1972_TV_film)
gptkbp:air_date October 1945
gptkbp:author gptkb:Ben_Hecht
gptkb:Charles_Mac_Arthur
gptkbp:awards gptkb:None
gptkb:Tony_Award_for_Best_Revival_of_a_Play
gptkbp:based_on play by Ben Hecht and Charles Mac Arthur
gptkbp:broadcasts Black-and-white
gptkbp:cancellation_reason Low ratings
gptkbp:cast gptkb:1986
gptkb:2000
gptkb:2016
gptkb:2018
gptkb:multiple_times
gptkbp:character_development Erlanger is a powerful figure
Hildy Johnson evolves throughout the play
Sheriff is portrayed as bumbling
Walter Burns is manipulative
gptkbp:characters gptkb:Duffy
gptkb:Bishop
gptkb:Sheriff_Hartman
gptkb:Walter_Burns
gptkb:Earl_Williams
gptkb:Mrs._Johnson
gptkb:Hildy_Johnson
gptkb:The_Mayor
Bensinger
Mae Daniels
Mc Cue
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:Ben_Hecht
gptkb:Charles_Mac_Arthur
gptkbp:critical_reception Mixed reviews
positive
generally positive
widely acclaimed
well-received
considered a classic
initially well-received
praised for its wit
recognized for its fast-paced dialogue
gptkbp:cultural_impact gptkb:American_cinema
gptkb:American_theater
gptkb:media_representation
political commentary
journalistic ethics
inspired numerous adaptations
satirical comedy
considered a classic
inspired many adaptations
performed internationally
American theatre
often referenced in popular culture
performed in high schools and colleges
considered a classic of American theater
influenced media portrayals of journalism
considered a classic of American theatre
influenced the portrayal of journalists
influenced journalism portrayal
influenced modern journalism portrayals
depicts the fast-paced world of news reporting
explores the ethics of journalism
highly regarded by critics and audiences alike
influenced the genre of political satire
inspired numerous adaptations and remakes
examines the relationship between personal and professional life
often included in lists of greatest American plays
studied in theatre programs
Influenced future newsroom comedies.
gptkbp:cultural_significance examines media ethics
reflects 1920s American society
satirizes political corruption
gptkbp:directed_by gptkb:Billy_Wilder
gptkbp:director gptkb:Howard_Hawks
gptkb:George_S._Kaufman
gptkbp:features journalistic ethics
political corruption
gptkbp:film_editing gptkb:The_Front_Page_(2006)
gptkb:The_Front_Page_(1974)
gptkb:The_Front_Page_(1931)
gptkb:multiple_times
His Girl Friday (1940)
gptkbp:filming_location gptkb:Hollywood,_California
gptkbp:finale_date June 1946
gptkbp:first_aired 1945
gptkbp:first_performance gptkb:Civic_Theatre,_New_York
gptkb:The_Alvin_Theatre
1928
gptkbp:followed_by His Honor, The Mayor
gptkbp:follows newspaper reporters
gptkbp:format Sitcom
gptkbp:genre gptkb:comedy
gptkbp:has_adaptation gptkb:The_Front_Page_(1986_film)
gptkb:The_Front_Page_(2021_revival)
gptkb:The_Front_Page_(musical)
gptkb:The_Front_Page_(radio_adaptation)
gptkb:The_Front_Page_(stage_adaptation)
gptkb:The_Front_Page_(television_adaptation)
gptkb:The_Front_Page_(1974_film)
gptkb:The_Front_Page_(2016_revival)
gptkb:The_Front_Page_(1931_film)
gptkb:His_Girl_Friday
gptkb:The_Front_Page_(1940_film)
gptkb:The_Front_Page_(2006_film)
gptkbp:has_awards gptkb:Drama_League_Award_for_Outstanding_Revival
gptkb:The_New_York_Drama_Critics'_Circle_Award_for_Best_Play
gptkb:Tony_Award_for_Best_Revival
gptkb:Outer_Critics_Circle_Award
gptkb:Olivier_Award_for_Best_Revival
gptkb:Drama_Desk_Award_for_Outstanding_Revival
gptkb:New_York_Drama_Critics'_Circle_Award
gptkb:Academy_Awards
The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (nominated)
gptkbp:has_character gptkb:The_Man
gptkb:The_Woman
gptkb:The_Assistant
gptkb:The_Judge
gptkb:Sheriff_Hartman
gptkb:Walter_Burns
gptkb:Earl_Williams
gptkb:Mrs._Johnson
gptkb:The_Prisoner
gptkb:Hildy_Johnson
gptkb:The_Mayor
gptkb:The_Witness
gptkb:The_Reporter_7
The Secretary
The Clerk
The Cop
The Reporter
The Photographer
The Reporter 2
The Editor
Bensinger
Mae Daniels
The Reporter 10
The Reporter 11
The Reporter 12
The Reporter 13
The Reporter 14
The Reporter 15
The Reporter 16
The Reporter 17
The Reporter 18
The Reporter 19
The Reporter 20
The Reporter 3
The Reporter 4
The Reporter 5
The Reporter 6
The Reporter 8
The Reporter 9
gptkbp:has_setting newspaper office
gptkbp:has_theme truth vs. sensationalism
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Front Page
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:The_Front_Page_(1926_film)
gptkb:The_Front_Page_(film,_1931)
gptkb:The_Front_Page_(film,_1940)
gptkb:The_Front_Page_(film,_1974)
gptkb:The_Front_Page_(2016_film)
gptkb:The_Front_Page_(musical)
gptkb:Spotlight
gptkb:The_Paper
gptkb:The_Newsroom
gptkb:Broadcast_News
gptkb:The_Front_Page_(1931_film)
gptkb:His_Girl_Friday
gptkb:The_Front_Page_(1940_film)
subsequent works
subsequent works about journalism
the screwball comedy genre
The Front Page (radio play)
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:The_Front_Page_(1986_film)
gptkb:The_Front_Page_(2011_revival)
gptkb:Vaudeville
gptkb:The_Front_Page_(1974_film)
gptkb:The_Front_Page_(1931_film)
gptkb:satire
gptkb:His_Girl_Friday
gptkb:The_Front_Page_(2006_film)
real-life events
farce
newspaper industry
His Girl Friday (1940 film)
The Front Page (play)
The Front Page (1928 play)
gptkbp:inspired gptkb:The_Front_Page_(1974_film)
gptkb:The_Front_Page_(2011_film)
gptkb:His_Girl_Friday
modern films about media
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:last_aired 1946
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Walter_Burns
gptkb:Hildy_Johnson
gptkbp:notable_authors gptkb:Ben_Hecht
gptkb:Charles_Mac_Arthur
gptkbp:notable_awards gptkb:Olivier_Award
gptkb:Drama_Desk_Awards
gptkb:Molière_Award
gptkb:Evening_Standard_Theatre_Award
gptkb:Laurence_Olivier_Award_for_Best_New_Comedy
gptkb:Tony_Award
gptkb:Tony_Award_for_Best_Revival
gptkb:Olivier_Award_for_Best_Revival
gptkb:Drama_Desk_Award_for_Outstanding_Revival
gptkb:Edinburgh_International_Festival_Award
gptkb:Drama_Critics'_Circle_Award
gptkb:Emmy_Awards
gptkb:New_York_Drama_Critics'_Circle_Award
gptkb:L._A._Drama_Critics_Circle_Award
gptkb:Academy_Awards
Tony Award nominations
gptkbp:notable_character gptkb:Sheriff
gptkb:Sheriff_Hartman
gptkb:Walter_Burns
gptkb:Earl_Williams
gptkb:Hildy_Johnson
gptkb:Maggie
gptkb:Erlanger
Bensinger
Morris Brackett
Mae Daniels
gptkbp:notable_characters gptkb:Sheriff_Hartman
gptkb:Walter_Burns
gptkb:Earl_Williams
gptkb:Hildy_Johnson
Mae Daniels
gptkbp:notable_guest_stars gptkb:Ethel_Merman
gptkb:Bob_Hope
gptkb:Bing_Crosby
gptkb:Lucille_Ball
gptkb:Jack_Benny
gptkbp:notable_performances gptkb:2000_Broadway_revival
various film adaptations
1974 Broadway revival
gptkbp:notable_production gptkb:Broadway
gptkb:2000_Broadway_revival
2018 Broadway revival
1940 film adaptation
2006 London revival
2008 revival
2016 Broadway revival
1974 film adaptation
1946 Broadway revival
1974 Broadway revival
gptkbp:notable_quote “ You can’t take it with you.”
' The news is what I say it is.'
“ I’m not going to let you get away with this.”
' I’m not a crook, I’m a reporter.'
' The story is the thing.'
' You can't be a reporter and a friend.'
' You can’t make a living being honest.'
“ I’m going to be a father.”
“ This is a newspaper, not a soap opera.”
“ You’re a reporter, not a babysitter.”
“ You can’t be a reporter and a human being.”
“ The news is what you make it.”
gptkbp:number_of_acts gptkb:3
gptkbp:number_of_episodes gptkb:39
gptkbp:number_of_seasons gptkb:1
gptkbp:original_language English
gptkbp:original_network gptkb:NBC
gptkbp:performed_at gptkb:Broadhurst_Theatre
gptkb:Shubert_Theatre
gptkb:theater
gptkbp:performed_in gptkb:West_End
gptkb:theater_festivals
gptkb:Broadway
gptkb:theater
multiple languages
high schools
international festivals
community theaters
gptkbp:premiered_on gptkb:Empire_Theatre
gptkb:1974
gptkb:Civic_Theatre,_New_York_City
1926
1928
gptkbp:premise A newspaper reporter's life and the challenges he faces.
gptkbp:produced_by various theater companies
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:Columbia_Broadcasting_System
gptkbp:published_by gptkb:Doubleday
gptkbp:published_in gptkb:The_New_York_Times
1928
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:The_Front_Page_(1974_film)
gptkb:The_Front_Page_(1931_film)
gptkb:The_Front_Page_(2006_film)
gptkbp:remake The Front Page (play)
gptkbp:revived_in gptkb:West_End
gptkb:Broadway
regional theaters
gptkbp:set_in gptkb:Chicago
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Chicago
gptkbp:spin_off gptkb:The_Front_Page_(radio_series)
gptkbp:thematic_element gptkb:corruption
gptkb:friendship
love
ambition
media ethics
gptkbp:theme The Front Page Theme
gptkbp:themes gptkb:politics
gptkb:Journalist
gptkb:corruption
gptkb:friendship
love
morality
ambition
press ethics
gptkbp:viewership Approximately 5 million viewers
gptkbp:written_by gptkb:Ben_Hecht
gptkb:Charles_Mac_Arthur
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Arthur_Kober
gptkb:Billy_Wilder
gptkb:What’s_Up,_Doc?
gptkb:Jack_Lemmon
gptkb:The_2016_Tony_Awards
gptkb:Howard_Hughes
gptkb:The_Man_Who_Came_to_Dinner
gptkb:Walter_Matthau
gptkb:George_S._Kaufman
gptkb:The_Group_Theatre
gptkb:James_M._Stewart
gptkb:play
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4