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His Girl Friday (1940)
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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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Strong recommendationChaotic comedy
EnergyLight and lively
TonePlayful comedy
ExperienceRule-breaking fun and mischief
Best suited foremotion-led romance and relationship drama
What to expect from this title?Expect a playful comedy that moves on attitude, quick gags, and easy momentum more than emotional depth.
Dialogue drives the rhythmChemistry matters more than escalationEasy to settle into
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SourceOfficial rating • United States • TMDB
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🧾 Quick take
Viewer insight His Girl Friday is a 1940 film in the Comedy / Romance category from United States. Directed by Howard Hawks. Starring Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell. Runtime: about 92 minutes. Original language: English. An official trailer is available on this page. Watch options are shown when available. TMDB rating: 7.4/10.
Genre: Comedy / Romance, Released in 1940, Original language: English, Production: United States, Runtime: about 92 minutes, Starring Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell.
Runtime
92 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
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Cast & crew
Cary Grant
Walter Burns
Rosalind Russell
Hildy Johnson
Ralph Bellamy
Bruce Baldwin
Gene Lockhart
Sheriff Hartwell
Porter Hall
Murphy
Ernest Truex
Bensinger
Cliff Edwards
Endicott
Clarence Kolb
Mayor
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Roscoe Karns
McCue
Frank Jenks
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Regis Toomey
Sanders
Abner Biberman
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Frank Orth
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John Qualen
Earl Williams
Director: Howard Hawks
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1What is movie His Girl Friday (1940)?
It is a movie released in 1940 within the Comedy, Romance, Drama category.
2What is the story of His Girl Friday?
His Girl Friday (1940) is a movie in the Comedy, Romance, Drama category on ShofHub. Explore the story, cast, rating, trailer, and official availability details.
3Can you watch His Girl Friday online?
Yes. The page currently shows official online availability through providers such as Apple TV Store, Public Domain Movies.
4What is the rating of His Girl Friday?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 7.4/10 based on 934 ratings.
5What is the runtime of His Girl Friday?
Its runtime is about 92 minutes.
6What kind of viewers is His Girl Friday best suited for?
An emotion-led watch centered on relationships, inner conflict, and moments that land best when you are in the mood for feeling the story.
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