Review of His Girl Friday (1940) by Agustina M — 02 Feb 2009

Love Cary Grant, love Rosalind Russell...

This review of His Girl Friday (1940) was written by Agustina M on 02 Feb 2009.

His Girl Friday has generally received very positive reviews.

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