Cary Grant,
Katharine Hepburn,
James Stewart,
Ruth Hussey,
John Howard
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We open on Philadelphia socialite C.K. Dexter Haven (Cary Grant) as he's being tossed out of his palatial home by his wife, Tracy Lord (Katharine Hepburn). Adding insult to injury, Tracy breaks one of... read more
Directed by: George Cukor
Release Date: December 1, 1940
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Cary Grant ,
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James Stewart
DVD Release Date: September 10, 1997
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May 22, 2011It's Katharine Hepburn's picture, but with as fetching a lineup of the talent as is to be found, she's got to fight every clever line of dialog all of the way to hold her lead. Pushing hard is little Virginia Weidler, the kid sister, who has as twinkly any eye with a fast quip as... read more
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November 30, 2010James Stuwart and Katharine Hepburn were magnifient to see on screen, their performance and the great screenplay made the whole movie, while Cary Grant and Ruth Hussey were amazing, too.
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October 14, 2010Generous helpings of drama, witty banter, and that powerful shade of romance that can only be explored in a time when innocence was key, and you had to work with hwat you had.
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September 27, 2010This is one of my favourite movies. It has a fantastic cast including Grant, Hepburn, and Stewart. The story is interesting, funny, witty, and dramatic. I highly recommend this movie.
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May 1, 2010This was a Great classic movie! Everyone is great in this movie Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant, and James Stewart I think he is my favorite in this movie. A perfect romanic Dramadey. See it!
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January 31, 2010I think this is essentially where the dating game began. Three eligible bachelors, but only one will win the girl. It's got a perfect cast and equally perfect dialogue. I think it's actually one of the few times i've really remember James Stewart as a different character, he was ... read more
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June 25, 2009What exactly does it mean when they say "They don't make 'em like that anymore"? Usually it's in reference to movies of the 30s, 40s and 50s, movies like "Casablanca", "The Maltese Falcon" or "The Philadelphia Story". This movie is, simply, one of the great comedies. The dialogu... read more
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April 10, 2009Watching three legends (Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant and Jimmy Stewart) "battle" onscreen is pure cinematic glory.
The fact that this "Philadelphia Story" is pretty funny is due, in large part, to the amazing trifecta of Grant-Hepburn-Stewart, each giving an impeccable perfo... read more -
September 16, 2008The Philadelphia Story, is one of my favorite MGM comedies of the 40's. A dream cast consisting of Katherine Hepburn, Cary Grant, James Stewart, Ruth Hussey and more. Have to love the studio system back in the day where they could get the best of the best in every role be a star ... read more
Critic Reviews
April 23, 2009
TIME Magazine
March 4, 2008
Mark Bourne, Film.com
Every time Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant, and Jimmy Stewart connect in a scene, we hear the happy ding! of quality champagne crystal. Full Review
July 2, 2007
Herb Golden, Variety
The smarties are going to relish Philadelphia Story a lot more than the two-bit trade... Full Review
July 2, 2007
Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader
George Cukor gives it the royal treatment with a splendid supporting cast... Full Review
May 20, 2003
Bosley Crowther, New York Times
It has been a long time since Hollywood has spent itself so extravagantly, and to such entertaining effect, upon a straight upper-crust fable, an unblushing apologia for plutocracy. Full Review
January 1, 2011
Ellen MacKay, Common Sense Media
Screwball romance is lots of fun for older kids. Full Review
July 2, 2007
TV Guide's Movie Guide
With such a stellar cast, a fine director working in the type of picture he did best, and some genuinely witty dialogue, this film has all the ingredients for a great comedy. Full Review
June 23, 2007
Jeremiah Kipp, Slant Magazine
Is The Philadelphia Story about cutting Katharine Hepburn down to size? Full Review
October 5, 2006
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
Approaching it as a fairytale with a moral--Hepburn meets her prince but gums it up and need to rediscover her own humanity-Cukor directs with stylish elegance that serves the play perfectly-one of hi... Full Review
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