Review of His Girl Friday (1940) by Dan M — 10 Apr 2015

Watch it once if you haven't yet. The dialogue, which is the heart of this movie's charm, churns along at relentless hyper speed.

This review of His Girl Friday (1940) was written by Dan M on 10 Apr 2015.

His Girl Friday has generally received very positive reviews.

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