His Girl Friday Resources
Websites
His Girl Friday came along later, in 1940.
The Turner Movies Classics page for Hawks, including a biography and links to information about his many films.
A site devoted to screwball comedies, including discussions of the most important films in the genre, essays on audiences, and links to contemporary reviews.
Book or TV Adaptations
A 1974 film directed by Billy Wilder starring Jack Lemmon as Hildy and Walter Matthau as Walter. Based on the original play, it also draws inspiration from the film.
A 1988 film with Burt Reynolds, Kathleen Turner, and Christopher Reeve, loosely based on His Girl Friday.
Articles and Interviews
The original 1940 New York Times review of His Girl Friday.
A discussion of the film, including an extensive plot recap with numerous quotes.
An analysis of His Girl Friday's cinematography and gender politics.
Video
An original trailer for His Girl Friday. Oddly much of it shows scenes from the film with dialogue removed—which seems like it misses the point.
A 1971 interview with Howard Hawks, focusing mostly on his Westerns and his relationship with John Wayne.
Audio
A live radio performance, with Grant and Russell, of His Girl Friday (somewhat condensed from the movie version). Note that there's a laugh track as well.
A brief audio biography of Hawks
Images
The original movie poster for His Girl Friday. Walter looks awfully crafty, doesn't he?
A promotional image for His Girl Friday, with Cary Grant, Rosalind Russell, and Ralph Bellamy all mugging enthusiastically.
Another promotional image. Rosalind Russell looks like she's about to dissolve into giggles.