Review of His Girl Friday (1940) by Sarah B — 31 May 2008

Excellent movie! Lines are all delivered with perfect timing. Rosalind Russell is superb and Cary Grant is pure magic!

This review of His Girl Friday (1940) was written by Sarah B on 31 May 2008.

His Girl Friday has generally received very positive reviews.

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