Review of His Girl Friday (1940) by Michael L — 11 Jan 2011

The first 40 minutes might be the best stuff Hawks and Grant have ever done.

This review of His Girl Friday (1940) was written by Michael L on 11 Jan 2011.

His Girl Friday has generally received very positive reviews.

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