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The Philadelphia Story
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
DVD Layers: 1
DVD Sides: 1
EAN: 0012569501720
Format: Black & White, Closed-captioned, Dolby, DVD-Video, NTSC
Label: Warner Home Video
Languages: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
MPN: D65017D
Number Of Items: 1
Picture Format: Academy Ratio
Publisher: Warner Home Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: May 02, 2000
Running Time: 112 minutes
Studio: Warner Home Video
Theatrical Release Date: December 01, 1940
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Editorial Review:
Re-creating the role she originated in Philip Barry's wickedly witty Broadway play, Katharine Hepburn stars as the spoiled and snobby socialite Tracy Lord in this sparkling 1940 screen adaptation of The Philadelphia Story, one of the great romantic comedies from the golden age of MGM studios. Applying her impossibly high ideals to everyone but herself, Tracy is about to marry a stuffy executive when her congenial ex-husband (Cary Grant), arrives to protect his former father-in-law from a potentially scandalous tabloid exposé. In an Oscar-winning role, James Stewart is the scandal reporter who falls for Tracy as her wedding day arrives, throwing her into a dizzying state of premarital jitters. Who will join Tracy at the altar? Snappy dialogue flows like sparkling wine under the sophisticated direction of George Cukor in this film that turned the tide of Hepburn's career from "box-office poison" to glamorous Hollywood star. --Jeff Shannon
Katharine Hepburn reprises her triumphant Broadway role as a spoiled heir on the verge of marrying a snoot...but not if her ex-hubby (Cary Grant) and smitten reporter (James Stewart) can help it!
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Gets better with repeated viewing
I watch this and enjoy it more now watching the interaction between Stewart and Grant. THe dialogue is brilliant - some lines rival Shakespeare, Hepburn is at her best, the jokes are fast and furious like "Hellzapoppin," the supporting cast is superb, as are the clothes and decorating. Some gems "There are rules" - Stewart the gentleman, Hepburn's interaction with Stewart and his girlfriend, How tender everyone is with each other, the Quaker librarian, the scandal with the father and how they handle ... Read More
Rating:  - Average Film
I really didn't see what made this such a "great" film. It was not bad and somewhat entertaining. However, it was, in my opinion, no greater than many other romantic comedies of that era. I actually fell asleep on it twice.
Rating:  - This is not a classic!
The Philadelphia Story is pure garbage. People and critics have always raved about this movie so I decided to watch it and see for myself, to my utter disbelief this film is nonsense. The plot is childish and goes nowhere and the non-stop talking drove me insane 30 minutes in. Jeez Katharine Hepburn never shuts her big fat mouth, talk, talk, talk! James Stewart is pretty good but he didn't deserve the Oscar. This film is for whiny, spoiled upper-middle class nutcases! I hate it sorry but I can't pretend ... Read More
Rating: - The Philadelphia Story
After I saw The Philadelphia Story at our local Civic Theater, I had to see the original film. It's a wonderful good old fashioned romance story and great to watch. It will completely take your mind off the cares of or present everyday living and take you back to a time when you could watch a movie and not be embarrassed by the language, content or dress. Although this is an "oldie", it's worth every minute of the time you spend watching it...and, of course, the acting is great! I'm glad I decided to ... Read More
Rating: - Excellent 2 disc package of famous film
"The Philadelphia Story" is a streamlined example of superlative movie making. Directed impeccably by George Cukor, the film was based on a play written specifically for Katharine Hepburn when she re-invented her career on Broadway after leaving RKO in 1938, a box office has been at aged 31. The script was superbly tailored to Hepburn's image and mannerisms and the humanising of Tracey Lord, the lead character, is indelibly linked to the humanising of Hepburn. Surrounded by high class MGM production values, ... Read More
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