His Girl Friday

A classic screwball comedy in which Russell plays reporter Hildy Johnson, who, on the eve of her remarriage, is talked into one more assignment by her editor and ex-husband, Grant. While interviewinga condemned man, Hildy realizes that his hanging is planned as a vote-getting measure. Spontaneously, she helps the man escape. (c) 1939 "His Girl Friday" based on the play "The Front Page" Copyright © 1928, renewed 1955 Hecht & MacArthur. All Worldwide Rights Reserved.