Review of His Girl Friday (1940) by Felicia B — 21 Nov 2007

Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell have amazing chemistry!

This review of His Girl Friday (1940) was written by Felicia B on 21 Nov 2007.

His Girl Friday has generally received very positive reviews.

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