Review of Desk Set (1957) by Zoë A — 15 Dec 2008

Probably my favorite Katherine Hepburn movie...

This review of Desk Set (1957) was written by Zoë A on 15 Dec 2008.

Desk Set has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Sunil J (740) on 03 Apr 2009

Katherine Hepburn's character is a little pathetic at time the way she clings to this loser guy but this is a really good movie wtih some very…

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By Jennifer S (930) on 24 Apr 2010

I love Katherine Hepburn. She was such a modern gal before her time. And Spencer Tracy is pretty damn awesome too…

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By Rick A (191) on 19 Dec 2010

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Really cute and good and not just because I'm a librarian and Kate Hepburn plays one in this movie. It's just a well done romantic comedy…

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By Brad S (2,657) on 04 Oct 2014

I really enjoyed this one, the chemistry between Tracy and Hepburn is very evident in this, their 8th of 9 films together…

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