His Girl Friday
~They're at each other's throats when they're not in each other's arms!
Overview
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.
Genres
- Comedy
- Romance
- Drama
General Information
Release Date: 1940-01-18
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Runtime: 92 min
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