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His Girl Friday by Howard Hawks is a film that has gained a reputation for the rapid and frenetic style in which it unfolds. This reputation creates the impression that it would be difficult to follow. However through his use of the techniques such as the classical narrative system, continuity editing and many other simple yet clever cinematic techniques Hawks was able to create a film that despite its pace was very easy to follow. The structure of this film is typical of the Hollywood classical narrative system. The temporal order is very structured and simple. There is a clearly defined beginning, middle and end. In the opening scene we are introduced to practically all the major characters and the love plot between Walter and Hilby. We also learn of the Earl Williams case and see how Walter may use it to seduce Hilby back into the journalistic profession. So in...

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