His Girl Friday
“They're at each other's throats when they're not in each other's arms!”
Synopsis
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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His Girl Friday (1940) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-02-18
Top Cast
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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
Roscoe Karns
McCue
Frank Jenks
Wilson
Regis Toomey
Sanders
Abner Biberman
Louie
Frank Orth
Duffy
John Qualen
Earl Williams
Helen Mack
Mollie Malloy
Alma Kruger
Mrs. Baldwin
Billy Gilbert
Joe Pettibone
Pat West
Warden Cooley
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
January 18, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 22, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Howard Hawks
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Lederer, Ben Hecht, Howard Hawks
- Original Score
- Sidney Cutner, Felix Mills
- Original Title
- His Girl Friday
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Howard Hawks
Charles Lederer, Ben Hecht, Howard Hawks, Charles MacArthur
Sidney Cutner, Felix Mills
Joseph Walker
Gene Havlick
Howard Hawks
Department Leadership Roster
Howard Hawks
Director
Charles Lederer
Screenplay
Howard Hawks
Producer
Joseph Walker
Director of Photography
Gene Havlick
Editor
Ben Hecht
Screenplay
Robert Kalloch
Costume Design
Sidney Cutner
Original Music Composer
Felix Mills
Original Music Composer
Howard Hawks
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About His Girl Friday
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is His Girl Friday about?
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.
Who directed His Girl Friday?
His Girl Friday was directed by Howard Hawks.
Who stars in His Girl Friday?
The principal cast of His Girl Friday includes Cary Grant, Rosalind Russell, Ralph Bellamy, Gene Lockhart, Porter Hall.
When was His Girl Friday released and how long is it?
His Girl Friday was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for His Girl Friday?
The original motion picture soundtrack for His Girl Friday was composed by Sidney Cutner, Felix Mills.
What is the age rating and content advisory for His Girl Friday?
His Girl Friday holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).