The Philadelphia Story

The Philadelphia Story

1940 · 113 min · EN · NR · 7.6 (983 votes)
Dir. George Cukor · Starring Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, James Stewart, Ruth Hussey, John Howard, Roland Young · Music Franz Waxman

Broadway's howling year-run comedy hit of the snooty society beauty who slipped and fell - IN LOVE!

ComedyRomance

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.

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This film feels like sipping champagne in a grand manor, sparkling with quick-fire banter and sophisticated charm. It's an effervescent dance of wit and romance, exploring identity and the complexities of love with a mischievous, playful spirit. Utterly glamorous and endlessly engaging.

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