Review of His Girl Friday (1940) by Johannes J — 14 Mar 2010

Entertaining comedy, outstanding dialogue. Recommended.

This review of His Girl Friday (1940) was written by Johannes J on 14 Mar 2010.

His Girl Friday has generally received very positive reviews.

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