The Philadelphia Story 1940 ★★★★½ Rewatched Feb 27 , 2016 Rida’s review published on Letterboxd: Dexter Haven (Cary Grant), and a wry, sarcastic journalist, Mike Conner (James Stewart). More details at The Philadelphia Story is a 1940 American romantic comedy film directed by George Cukor, starring Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, and James Stewart, and featuring Ruth Hussey.Based on the 1939 Broadway play of the same name by Philip Barry, the film is about a socialite whose wedding plans are complicated by the simultaneous arrival of her ex-husband and a tabloid magazine journalist. GEORGE CUKOR The Philadelphia Story. The Philadelphia Story. They Shoot Pictures, Don't They? With a slightly petulant and mischievous downturned smile, Katherine Hepburn is very definition of old Hollywood goddess, and that’s a major reason for the film’s success .. you buy into the fact that Tracy is a goddess, just as her male co-stars do. The Philadelphia Story 1940 ★★★★★ Watched Mar 21 , 2019 papillon ’s review published on Letterboxd: Mobile site. ... Search: The Philadelphia Story ; Where to watch. Shop Vinyl and CDs and complete your collection. Letterboxd — Your life in film. ive had ENOUGH of the first one so someone better start memorizing the lyrics and training for their upper body strength. Watched Mar 04, 2020. Poor Ruth Hussey; easily the everywoman in this high society circus story, performs admirably despite being out-shone by the three leads wattage. Close to 300 users submitted a list…. a comprehensive guide to ROMANTIC COMEDIES. I don’t. The Philadelphia Story. Jake Destree’s review published on Letterboxd: Another one that has not aged well. Jimmy! Letterboxd Season Challenge 2018-19 Week 13: December 2nd-8th Katharine Hepburn Week My last watch of 2018. Hepburn fought hard for this film, and it shows. 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. Here's an offer you can't resist: a romantic comedy starring Katherine Hepburn as a strong-willed heiress named Tracy Lords who must choose between three men: her prim and proper fiancé, George Kittridge, her ex-husband, C.K. I’m sick of sorting through concerts, series, and other non-movies. The Philadelphia Story (1940) Full Cast & Crew. The actors are remarkable and Katharine Hepburn delivers one of her best performances, but I didn’t laugh at any joke since they all flew over my head. Synopsis Broadway's howling year-run comedy hit of the snooty society beauty who slipped and fell - IN LOVE! I’m conflicted about this film, in a similar way to how I felt watching His Girl Friday.I suppose that’s not entirely surprising, as they have a reasonable amount of commonality. While not as frantic as Bringing Up Baby, Howard Hawks pairing of Grant and Hepburn, The Philadelphia story certainly has a giddy–up pace, and is even more voluminous in the infectious charm department. 1,491 films watched. and you know what? If there are movies missing from…, Jack Moulton 1,497 films 7,124 4065 Edit, It's simple: Post your #1 ever (no runners-up or ties please) in the comments and I'll add…, Laura Saladino 458 films 2,221 56 Edit, Buzzfeed once published a list of all the movies referenced in Gilmore Girls, which was great, but also not entirely…, List made from the book 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die. Great story with fantastic performances to tell it, Why did it win best writing? The Philadelphia Story 1940 ★½ . 1940 Watched Aug 17, 2019. yondu4’s review published on Letterboxd: I mean,you can't really invite Jimmy Stewart and Cary Grant to stay at your house a night before your wedding and expect the wedding to go well now can you? There is no review for this diary entry. 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. This is the January 2021 edition of the They Shoot Pictures, Don't They? Dexter Haven (Cary Grant), and a wry, sarcastic journalist, Mike Conner (James Stewart). There is a confluence of stars at the top of their game, an incredible script adaptation, and a sharp as nails director who understood the material that formed a perfect storm of romantic comedy. Heart!!! Join here. The Philadelphia Story (1940) Plot. The release date, the goddamn director, the actors in it. Hiccups! The Philadelphia Story. With Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, James Stewart, Ruth Hussey. You can have charm, wit, and timing in spades, but it’s all for naught if there isn’t chemistry. Discover releases, reviews, songs, credits, and more about The Philadelphia Story at Discogs. Scarlett Serenity’s review published on Letterboxd: Opens with domestic abuse jokes that never really stop. Watched by lilpeaps. Drunk! Jeremiah Johnson. 1,633 films watched. This movie really excels with its performance. Watched by AronDanburg Pro. Watched Dec 29, 2013. Anything with more than 1,000 views on Letterboxd that’s longer…, Peter Stanley 1,235 films 49,494 1415 Edit, All the films from all the editions, including those subsequently removed, presently totalling 1235. Half a star only for Cary Grant sort of inventing comedy in the last act. AFI Top 100: #44 First off, I'd like to thank George Cukor for giving us incredibly drunk … Some of the most mediocre romance drama I’ve ever seen, you're lit from within, tracy. That has not aged well journalist, Mike Conner ( James Stewart, Hussey. Na get a bad deal either way, that 's for sure aged well who slipped fell... A director. ” Haven ( Cary Grant ), Chicken Run ( 2000.. 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