The Philadelphia Story (1940)

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Written by Philip Barry, Donald Ogden Stewart

Directed by George Cukor

Running Time: 100 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1940

Rating: PG Certificate

Filmed in Black and White

Glorious, sharp-witted comedy, with Katharine Hepburn as the society girl Tracy Lord, simultaneously romanced by ex-husband Cary Grant and cynical reporter James Stewart (who won an Oscar). Remade 16 years later (as a musical) as 'High Society'.

Cast

Image for Cary GrantCary GrantC. K. Dexter Haven
Image for Katharine HepburnKatharine HepburnTracy Samantha Lord
Image for James StewartJames StewartMike Connor
Ruth HusseyLiz Imbrie
John HowardGeorge Kittredge
Roland YoungUncle Willie
John HallidaySeth Lord
Mary NashMargaret Lord
Virginia WeidlerDinah Lord
Henry DaniellSidney Kidd
Lionel PapeEdward
Rex EvansThomas

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