Front Page Woman (1935) in Color — Starring Bette Davis & George Brent

A woman reporter tries to prove she's just as good as any man, but runs into trouble along the way.Jul. 11, 1935USA82 Min.Approved

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IMDb 6.5 1,822 votes

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Is Front Page Woman in colour? Yes — this is the colorized version

Front Page Woman (1935), the comedy classic starring Bette Davis and George Brent, was originally released in black and white — no official colour version was ever produced by the studio. What you are looking at is the professionally colorized restoration: every frame recoloured, available as an instant DRM-free HD (720p) download. You can judge it yourself — the colour preview plays on this page before you buy.

Front Page Woman (1935) — Buy This Classic in Color

Buy Front Page Woman (1935) in color — Michael Curtiz’s sharp and sparkling screwball comedy, now professionally colorized in stunning HD. Originally filmed in black and white, this classic film has been restored and colorized so that every scene radiates the energy and elegance of 1930s Hollywood. Bette Davis delivers a razor-sharp performance as a determined newspaper reporter fighting to prove that a woman can cover crime and murder just as well as any man in the business. Her chemistry with co-star George Brent crackles throughout, making this fast-moving comedy a genuine pleasure from start to finish. Download this DRM-free instant classic today and experience one of Bette Davis’s most entertaining early performances.

Plot Summary

Ellen Garfield (Bette Davis) and Curt Devlin (George Brent) are rival newspaper reporters locked in a constant battle to scoop each other — and hopelessly in love at the same time. Ellen is fiercely determined to prove that a woman journalist is every bit as capable as her male counterparts, particularly when it comes to covering brutal crimes and sensational trials. Curt, who wants to marry her, privately doubts she can handle the harsh realities of front-page reporting. Their rivalry and romance are tested when a high-profile murder trial erupts into the story of the year, and both reporters race to break every new development before the other. Misunderstandings build, trust is tested, and the banter flies thick and fast. At its heart, Front Page Woman is a witty battle of equals who happen to be in love — a screwball gem dressed in the energy and cynicism of Depression-era journalism.

Cast & Crew

Director: Michael Curtiz
Starring: Bette Davis, George Brent, Roscoe Karns, Wini Shaw, J. Carrol Naish
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Release Year: 1935
Runtime: 82 minutes
IMDb Rating: ★ 6.5/10

Why Buy This Classic in Color?

Front Page Woman showcases Bette Davis at her wittiest and most combative — years before she became the dramatic legend of the 1940s. Directed by Michael Curtiz, who would later give the world Casablanca, the film moves with Curtiz’s trademark pace and precision. In color, the busy 1930s newsroom, the period costumes, and the sharp visual comedy warm the entire picture and bring the era to vivid life. This professionally restored and colorized version gives collectors and classic film lovers a fresh way to encounter Davis’s electric early work and Curtiz’s effortless genre craftsmanship. The pairing of Davis and Brent, who made seven films together at Warner Bros., is one of the great forgotten screen partnerships of the decade, and this classic movie deserves to be rediscovered and celebrated.

The colorization process uses advanced digital techniques to ensure historically accurate colors while preserving every detail of the original cinematography.

Every scene has been colorized frame-by-frame using advanced digital restoration techniques to ensure period-accurate results.

Historical Significance

Produced in the early years of the Production Code, Front Page Woman is a fascinating document of what Hollywood’s studio era looked like at its most energetic. Bette Davis was still building toward her breakthrough in Dangerous (1935) and Jezebel (1938), but her natural authority and comedic timing were already fully formed. The film sits in the tradition of screwball journalism comedies that defined the mid-1930s, alongside His Girl Friday and It Happened One Night. Michael Curtiz’s rapid-fire direction keeps the running time lean and the energy high. For students of classic Hollywood, this is both an entertaining picture and a valuable window into a studio era defined by wit, speed, and fierce female characters.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Who directed Front Page Woman?
Michael Curtiz directed this classic comedy in 1935. He is best known for Casablanca (1942) and The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938).

Why is Bette Davis important to this film?
Davis brings fierce intelligence and sharp comic timing to the role of Ellen Garfield, demonstrating the screen authority that would make her one of Hollywood’s greatest dramatic actresses just a few years later.

This classic film is also available in colour for international audiences.

Is this the original 1935 film?
Yes. This is the complete, original Front Page Woman (1935), professionally colorized. The original story and performances are fully preserved.

Is the download DRM-free?
Yes. Your purchase of Front Page Woman (1935) in color is completely DRM-free. Download it once and keep it on any device with no subscription or restrictions.

How do I receive my download?
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What devices can I watch this on?
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