His Girl Friday - 1940

When hard-charging New York newspaper editor Walter Burns discovers that his ex-wife, investigative reporter Hildy Johnson, has gotten engaged to milq...

When hard-charging New York newspaper editor Walter Burns discovers that his ex-wife, investigative reporter Hildy Johnson, has gotten engaged to milquetoast insurance agent Bruce Baldwin, he unsuccessfully tries to lure her away from tame domestic life with a story about the impending execution of convicted murderer Earl Williams. But when Hildy discovers Williams may be innocent, her reporter instincts take over. Release date January 18, 1940 (USA) Director Howard Hawks Screenplay Ben Hecht, Charles Lederer, Morrie Ryskind Genres Screwball comedy, Romance, Comedy, Drama, Adventure, Melodrama, Classic Running time 1h 32m MPAA rating Not Rated

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