His Girl Friday

1940 · 92 min · EN · NR · 7.4 (988 votes)

Dir. Howard Hawks · Starring Cary Grant, Rosalind Russell, Ralph Bellamy, Gene Lockhart, Porter Hall, Ernest Truex · Music Sidney Cutner

“They're at each other's throats when they're not in each other's arms!”

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Walter Burns is an irresistibly conniving newspaper publisher desperate to woo back his paper’s star reporter, who also happens to be his estranged wife. She’s threatening to quit and settle down with a new beau, but, as Walter knows, she has a weakness: she can’t resist a juicy scoop.

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Dive into a whirlwind of razor-sharp wit and exhilarating banter. This classic screwball comedy feels like a high-speed verbal duel, brimming with charming chaos and cynical humor. It's a delightful, propulsive ride through the golden age of Hollywood, perfect for a lively evening.

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