His Girl Friday
His Girl Friday (1940) is a comedy drama, directed by Howard Hawks. It stars Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell. Much of the story takes place behind bars. The 92-minute film holds an audience score of 7.4/10.
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What His Girl Friday Is About
Howard Hawks's 1940 film follows a reporter who wants to leave the paper and marry. Her former husband is also her editor. An execution story comes between them. The film overlaps its lines; the narrative gives the ruthlessness of the press as comedy. Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell lead. It is adapted from a stage play, with the lead character changed to a woman. The speed of the speech was unusual for its time. Who it's for: those who like classic fast comedy. Who it's not for: viewers who will struggle to follow the dialogue; the lines deliberately overlap.
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What is His Girl Friday about?
Howard Hawks's 1940 film follows a reporter who wants to leave the paper and marry. Her former husband is also her editor.
Where can I watch His Girl Friday?
His Girl Friday is available to watch on digital platforms such as fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is His Girl Friday?
His Girl Friday runs for 92 minutes (1h 32m).
When did His Girl Friday come out?
His Girl Friday was released in 1940.
Who directed His Girl Friday?
His Girl Friday was directed by Howard Hawks.
Who stars in His Girl Friday?
His Girl Friday stars Cary Grant, Rosalind Russell, Ralph Bellamy, Gene Lockhart.
What is His Girl Friday's rating?
His Girl Friday holds 7.8/10 on IMDb and 7.4/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 78 out of 100.
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