Review of His Girl Friday (1940) by John U — 30 Mar 2008

By far the funniest film from the Screwball era. Both Rosalind Russelland Cary Grant are mind blowingly funny.

This review of His Girl Friday (1940) was written by John U on 30 Mar 2008.

His Girl Friday has generally received very positive reviews.

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