Review of His Girl Friday (1940) by Andy F — 31 Jan 2008

Witty. Cary Grant has rarely been better.

This review of His Girl Friday (1940) was written by Andy F on 31 Jan 2008.

His Girl Friday has generally received very positive reviews.

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