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• Dean M

  
  It'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… More
  It'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 a blinker light. Ruth Hassey is another from whom director George Cukor has milked maximum results to get a neat blend of sympathy-winning softness under a python-tongued smartaleckness. As for Cary Grant, James Stewart and Roland Young, there's little to be said that their reputation hasn't established. John Howard, John Halliday and Mary Nash, in lesser roles, more than adequately fill in what Philip Barry must have dreamt of when he wrote the 1939 play. The perfect conception of all flighty but characterful Main Line socialite gals rolled into one, Hepburn has just the right amount of beauty, just the right amount of disarray in wearing clothes, just the right amount of culture in her voice - it's no one but Hepburn. When the acid tongues are turned on at beginning and end of the film, it's a laugh-provoker from way down. When the discussion gets deep and serious, however, on the extent of Hepburn's stone-like character, the verbiage is necessarily highly abstract and the film slows to a toddle.

• Emile T

  
  James 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.

• Spencer S

  
  Generous 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.

• AJ V

  
  This 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.

• Morgan S

  
  This 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!

• Conner R

  
  I 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… More
  I 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 actually kind of a scumbag. Katherine Hepburn was also great, but it's Cary Grant who effortlessly steals every scene he's in.

• Tim S

  
  Funny and romantic.

• El Hombre I

  
  What 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… More
  What 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 dialogue is electric, immensely funny and moving. I've recently had a chance to revisit this film on the big screen and couldn't have asked for more. It's also an example of perfect casting. <a href="http://s273.photobucket.com/albums/jj203/goji9000/?action=view&current=philadelphia.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj203/goji9000/philadelphia.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

• Fernando Rafael Q

  
  Watching 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… More
  Watching 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 performance, but also to the script by Donald Ogden Stewart.

• Mason W

  
  The 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… More
  The 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 studded film.....gotta love a very smart, well acted, funny, and great actors to watch in there prime....comedy at it's finest!!!

• danny d

  
  this 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… More
  this 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 films achieve. i do feel that this film had two glaring mistakes, and i got a little bored by the story in the middle, but the end could not have been more perfect. great movie.

• Ken S

  
  A 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.

• Stella D

  
  ...<3

• Jennifer X

  
  This is the most perfectly cast movie I've seen in my life. The word that comes to mind is "scintillating". Scintillating script, scintillating actors, scintillating Cukor, scintillating humor. I read that Hepburn wanted to have Spencer Tracy as Dexter and Clark Gable… More
  This is the most perfectly cast movie I've seen in my life. The word that comes to mind is "scintillating". Scintillating script, scintillating actors, scintillating Cukor, scintillating humor. I read that Hepburn wanted to have Spencer Tracy as Dexter and Clark Gable as Mike, but I gotta say I think I prefer this version. Cary Grant adds a bit of adorable roguishness that Spencer Tracy could not have mirrored. If only I hadn't seen High Society first! Hepburn trumps Kelly anyday. And James Stewart, can you say H-O-T?

• Wildaly M

  
  Ahh... I remember this one. A really good one with some amazing actors. They don't make romantic comedies like this anymore.

• xGary X

  
  Sparkling, witty comedy of manners featuring a cast studded with Hollywood legends, later remade as the musical High Society

• Michael G

  
  Sharp-witted and a lot of fun even if you don't like "old" movies.

• Jeremy S

  
  Sophistication takes a film form in this devine marriage drama/comedy features three of the screen's biggest stars at their wittiest and most beautiful Grant, Hepburn and Stewart. The most memorable 'drunk' scenes between Stewart and Hepburn, and Stewart and Grant. The… More
  Sophistication takes a film form in this devine marriage drama/comedy features three of the screen's biggest stars at their wittiest and most beautiful Grant, Hepburn and Stewart. The most memorable 'drunk' scenes between Stewart and Hepburn, and Stewart and Grant. The dialogue, costumes and acting are absolutely perfect. "What a fine day, is everybody fine, that's fine".

• Dillon L

  
  Decent performances, but pretty dry storytelling and a terrible ending. Still, several great comedic moments. I think the scene with Jimmy Stewart drunk was particularly humorous.

• Andy S

  
  40's-era comic mainstay Cary Grant again fulfills his laugh quota for this fantastic film. The great acting and writing ensure that nothing ever gets boring, and the all-star cast would make it notable even if it were a bad film. The Valentine's Day of the forties (except… More
  40's-era comic mainstay Cary Grant again fulfills his laugh quota for this fantastic film. The great acting and writing ensure that nothing ever gets boring, and the all-star cast would make it notable even if it were a bad film. The Valentine's Day of the forties (except good).

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