His Girl Friday 1940 Review

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vytas
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They don't write dialogue like this anymore

creative professional, movie buff, top 10 movie, love movies that make you think

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Cary Grant, Rosalind Russell, snappiest, fastest dialogue of all

APR

2008

This is one of my favorite classic movies. Definitely in my top ten. The chemistry is great between Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell with dialogue that moves a mile a minute. They most certainly don't write scripts like this anymore. Although it was released in 1940, His Girl Friday it has stood the test of time. In fact I had the opportunity to watch it again last night and would gladly do it again - it's that good. From the crooked politicians to the reporters that will do anything to get the scoop and then twist the story to their own ends, this movie will have you laughing and chuckling while you reach for the remote to replay some snippet of dialogue that just wizzed by. Look for it in your TV listings as it pops up every so often, or rent it from your favorite video store.

His Girl Friday 1940 is recommended by vytas

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CyndiA wrote on Apr 26, 2008 at 7:06PM

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I've seen this several times on lists of great reporter movies. I teach journalism (-: Haven't got my hands on it yet, but I really need to.

kid-kansas wrote on Apr 25, 2008 at 12:48AM

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In response to vytas's comment from Apr 24, 2008 at 11:08PM:

Yep the thinking seems to be dazzle them with CGI or explosives and to heck with a script. A few still shine through but many more could if they pay more attention to writing and less on fancy fillers. ;)

vytas wrote on Apr 24, 2008 at 11:08PM

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In response to kid-kansas's comment from Apr 24, 2008 at 7:31PM:

I agree! Not to wax nostalgic, but it seems too many movies these days are relying on effects rather than good old story telling or well written dialogue. Of course I don't mean to say that there aren't any gems showing up these days either.

kid-kansas wrote on Apr 24, 2008 at 7:31PM

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Many old movies are great and if they used the creativity now as they used too, movies would be much better. ;) Ron

Jo wrote on Apr 24, 2008 at 6:33PM

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In response to vytas's comment from Apr 24, 2008 at 6:24PM:

Oh I like 1/2 a bubble off center. I needed something new rather than a sandwich short of a picnic:) Jo

vytas wrote on Apr 24, 2008 at 6:24PM

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In response to Jo's comment from Apr 24, 2008 at 6:12PM:

I like to add a little flavor to my I am tags - 'cause you know some "creative professionals" are a half a bubble off center when it comes to picking movies ;-)

Jo wrote on Apr 24, 2008 at 6:12PM

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A creative professional? Interesting tag:) Jo

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His Girl Friday 1940
Key Information	Directors Howard Hawks Stars Rosalind Russell Actors Edwin Maxwell Genre Comedies Subgenre Vintage • Recommended • Romances • Stage Play • Reporters • Essential Cinema • Classic • Comedy MPAA Rating Not Rated Available Formats VHS/EP UPC 798622308528 Release Date 1940 Running Time 1hr 32min
Languages	Original Language English
DVD Editions	DVD Editions DVD1hr 57minVentura DistributionJanuary 05, 1999Not Rated677379019010
Credits	Screenwriter Charles Lederer
Professional Reviews	Professional Reviews (08/01/2006, p.65, Premiere Staff): "[T]his classic, alternating between near-moronic farce and quasi-tragedy and blasting...
VHS Editions	VHS Editions VHS1hr 32minVideo YesteryearApril 16, 1996Not Rated

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