Sheriff Hartman — The Front Page Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Clarence Wilson

Appears in

The Front Page (1931)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Sheriff Hartman — Conflict Adversary — Walter Burns (Adolphe Menjou)

  Direct legal and ethical clash between the press and local law enforcement.

• Sheriff Hartman — Conflict Escapee — Earl Williams (George E. Stone)

  Williams exploits law enforcement negligence to break free from custody.

• Sheriff Hartman — Professional Law Enforcement — Peggy Grant (Mary Brian)

  A structural professional boundary separating official authority from civilian presence.

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