Book · 1928 · comedy
The Front Page by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur: every movie adaptation
Quick answer
The Front Page by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur (1928) has been adapted into 3 movies: His Girl Friday (1940), The Front Page (1974), Switching Channels (1987).
About The Front Page
The Front Page is a book by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur, first published in 1928. Genre: comedy. The first screen adaptation was His Girl Friday in 1940; the most recent released one is Switching Channels (1987).
Play by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur.
Every adaptation of The Front Page
Switching Channels
Movie · 1987 · United States · directed by Ted Kotcheff
1987 film by Ted Kotcheff.
Common questions
Has The Front Page been made into a movie?
Yes. The Front Page by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur (1928) has been adapted into 3 movies: His Girl Friday (1940), The Front Page (1974), Switching Channels (1987).
Who wrote The Front Page?
The Front Page was written by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur and first published in 1928.
How many adaptations of The Front Page are there?
We list 3 screen adaptations: 3 movies.
Is a new The Front Page adaptation coming?
No new adaptation date is on record yet. The latest released adaptation is Switching Channels (1987).
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