"His Girl Friday"

This summer I had the chance to watch lots of old movies, including "His Girl Friday."  I've heard of this movie, but this was my first time to see it.  I rather liked it!  From the gorgeous outfits to the witty dialogue, it was a good one!  It stars Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell, both of whom are at their stubbornly sassy best in this film.

Granted, it was a bit slow as most older movies seem to be to us modern viewers, but I was really surprised at how clever the script was and how timeless the plot is.

To put it in a nutshell, the movie is about a divorced man who is trying everything he can think of to convince his ex-wife not to leave their newspaper business and remarry.  They, of course, get embroiled in the "biggest newspaper story ever" and craziness ensues.  Here are some great quotes I liked from the movie:

Bruce:  I like him.  He's got a lot of charm.

Hildy: Well he comes by it naturally.  His grandfather was a snake.

Walter:  Sorta wish you hadn't done that, Hildy.

Hildy:  Done what?

Walter: Divorced me.  Makes a fella lose all faith in himself.  Gives him a... Almost gives him a feeling he wasn't wanted.

Hildy:  Oh, now look, junior, that's what divorces are for!

Walter:  You've got an old fashioned idea divorce is something that lasts forever, 'til death do us part.' Why divorce doesn't mean anything nowadays, Hildy, just a few words mumbled over you by a judge.

And check out these stills from the film and Hildy's incredible ensembles!

Fabulous, no?!  I love the Hildy character, too.  She's a strong, independent newspaper woman that finally wants to settle down, and she's bound and determined to do it!  I think she's great.  

And on a costume-related note, do you SEE how the stripes are PERFECTLY aligned on her outfits?!  Sewing genius!!!