How old was Ben Hecht in The Front Page?

The Front Page

Plot: Earl Williams is set to hang tomorrow. When he escapes from his cell, reporter Hildy Johnson finds him, and thus seems likely to land the scoop of his career - only he's desperate to leave town tonight

Release Date: Sunday, November 11 1945
79 years ago

Cast

Vinton HayworthVinton Hayworth was 39 in The Front Page as 'Hildy Johnson'.

Birthday: Mon, Jun 04 1906 –
Thu, May 21 1970

Matt CrowleyMatt Crowley was 40 in The Front Page as 'Walter Burns'.

Birthday: Tue, Jun 20 1905 –
Mon, Mar 07 1983

Howard SmithHoward Smith was 52 in The Front Page as 'Mayor'.

Birthday: Thu, Aug 10 1893 –
Thu, Jan 11 1968

Paul FordPaul Ford was 44 in The Front Page

Birthday: Sat, Nov 02 1901 –
Mon, Apr 12 1976

George MathewsGeorge Mathews was 34 in The Front Page

Birthday: Tue, Oct 10 1911 –
Wed, Nov 07 1984

Crew

Ed SobolEd Sobol was >> in The Front Page as 'Director'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Ben HechtBen Hecht was 51 in The Front Page as 'Writer'

Birthday: Wed, Feb 28 1894 –
Sat, Apr 18 1964

Charles MacArthurCharles MacArthur was 50 in The Front Page as 'Writer'

Birthday: Tue, Nov 05 1895 –
Sat, Apr 21 1956