Review of His Girl Friday (1940) by Melvyn W — 29 Mar 2008

The best film ever of a now extinct genre. Many have tried to revive the screwball comedy and all have failed. The perfect version of very good story.

This review of His Girl Friday (1940) was written by Melvyn W on 29 Mar 2008.

His Girl Friday has generally received very positive reviews.

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