Review of His Girl Friday (1940) by Michelle F — 17 Apr 2008

Rosalind Russell is in my opinion the best comediene out there, not her best performance, but a good one nonetheless.

This review of His Girl Friday (1940) was written by Michelle F on 17 Apr 2008.

His Girl Friday has generally received very positive reviews.

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