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Pros

cary grant (all)
rosalind russell (all)
snappiest, fastest dialogue of all (all)

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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

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... review »

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vytas
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Snappy, fast dialogue, Cary Grant, Roz Russell Great Films #14

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JUN

2007

This is the definitive, best version of THE FRONT PAGE featuring some of the fastiest, wittiest and snappiest verbal repertoire (it's damn near like Beat era poetry) you'll ever laugh at.

Cary Grant, Rosalind Russell, Ralph Bellamy and a great supporting cast all shine. Often when this movie is on television or if you see it on DVD in bargain bins, it's represented by a terrible presentation that has bad picture and sound and distracts from the film.

Director Howard Hawks encouraged the changing of the sex of one of the reporters from the play (instead of two rival male reporters, one becomes...

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His Girl Friday 1940
Movie Title	His Girl Friday 1940
Format Type	DVD
Key Information	Directors Howard Hawks Stars Rosalind Russell Actors John Qualen Genre Comedies Subgenre Vintage • Recommended • Romances • Stage Play • Reporters • Essential Cinema • Classic MPAA Rating Not Rated Available Formats DVD UPC 043396267091 Release Date 1940 Running Time 1hr 32min
Languages	Original Language English
DVD Editions	DVD Editions DVD1hr 32minSony Pictures Home EntertainmentNovember 21, 2000Not Rated043396267091
Credits	Screenwriter Charles Lederer
Professional Reviews	Professional Reviews (02/16/2007, p.65, Ken Tucker): "Watch it and see what a frantic adventure love can be."
VHS Editions	VHS Editions VHS1hr 32minUnited Home EntertainmentNot Rated