Review of His Girl Friday (1940) by Christopher B — 13 Nov 2013

The smartest and sexiest screwball comedy of them all. Watch it a second time just to get all the quips & innuendos.

This review of His Girl Friday (1940) was written by Christopher B on 13 Nov 2013.

His Girl Friday has generally received very positive reviews.

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