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His Girl Friday (1940) – Rapid-Fire Romance & Screwball Comedy Gold
Broadcasts from the PastGet swept up in the fast-talking, quick-witted world of His Girl Friday (1940), starring the legendary Cary Grant and the razor-sharp Rosalind Russell. This screwball comedy masterpiece, directed by Howard Hawks, blends romance, journalism, and political intrigue with unmatched speed and style. When ace reporter Hildy Johnson returns to say goodbye to the newspaper life—and her ex-husband/editor Walter Burns—she finds herself pulled back into one last, irresistible scoop. A landmark in dialogue, pacing, and comedic timing, His Girl Friday remains one of the sharpest comedies in classic cinema. #HisGirlFriday #CaryGrant #RosalindRussell #ClassicComedy #ScrewballComedy #OldHollywood #GoldenAgeCinema #FastTalkingFilms #1940sMovies #HowardHawks365 views 4 comments