Cary Grant, James Stewart, John Howard
When a rich woman's ex-husband and a tabloid-type reporter turn up just before her planned remarriage, she begins to learn the truth about herself.
DVD Release Date: September 10, 1997
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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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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)
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August 25, 2008''The time to make up your mind about people is never.''
When a rich woman's ex-husband and a tabloid-type reporter turn up just before her planned remarriage, she begins to learn the truth about herself.
Cary Grant: C.K. Dexter Haven
Katharine Hepburn: ...( read more) -
July 20, 2008this was a very good film. the writing was stellar, especially the very clever diologue, and the performances were charismatic and well done. the story reminded me somewhat of 'guess whos coming to dinner?', although i liked that film better, this one had a charm to it that few...( read more)
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June 30, 2008A ton of fun, and one of the better screwball comedies ever made (the best being It Happened One Night).
The chemistry and acting in this film is some of the best ever committed to celluloid. The dialog is quick witted and expertly delivered. -
November 14, 2009Smart romantic comedy with Katharine Hepburn, Jimmy Stewart and Cary Grant.
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October 17, 2009Hilarious and clever word fight between a top-class cast. Unbelievably clever.
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September 27, 2009A great cast featuring Hepburn, Stewart, and Grant brought a lot of appeal, but I was sadly disappointed with this love triangle movie from the 40's. "The Philadelphia Story" revolves around high-class snob Tracy (Hepburn) and her soon to be marriage that becomes foggy when her ...( read more)
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September 12, 2009James Stewart is hilarious.
Macaulay Connor: This is the Bridal Suite. Would you send up a couple of caviar sandwiches and a bottle of beer?
Margaret Lord: What? Who is this?
Macaulay Connor: This is the Voice of Doom calling. Your days are numbered, to the seventh son of the se...( read more)
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November 11, 2006An amaZing film...i loved Dinah ~~~ she's so annoyingly sweet! (The welcoming scene to 'Juniors' friends)
However i've gota say i love the scenes between Katherine Hepburn and James Stewart the most! ~~~ they're so so so very funi! Especially the 'Drunk' scenes...
'When she hit the water, the drink hit her...'
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