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Hollywood in 1940

The European war shapes American screens even before U.S. entry, while comedy remains a major studio weapon.

Films in the collection

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1940 · Screwball comedy

His Girl Friday

A newspaper editor tries to lure his star reporter and ex-wife back into one last story.

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1940 · Romantic comedy

The Philadelphia Story

Hepburn’s heiress faces an ex-husband, a reporter, and a wedding in a sharply written comedy of class and self-knowledge.

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