Ace reporter Curt Devlin and fellow reporter Ellen Garfield love one another, but Curt believes women are "bum newspapermen". When a murder investigation ensues, the two compete every step of the way, determined to not be scooped by the other.
Absurd at times, with the two papers at one point printing absolutely identical stories, but directed and acted with sparkle and speed.
– Geoff Andrew,
Time Out,
24 Mar 2007
fresh:
If you will keep in mind that this portrayal of newspaper work is a wee bit on the whimsy side, then Front Page Woman can be recommended as a downright amusing photoplay.
– Frank S. Nugent,
New York Times,
24 Mar 2007
fresh:
Lacks authenticity and is so far fetched it'll hand newsscribes around the country a constant run of ripples. But it's light and has some funny lines and situations.