Review of High Society (1956) by Abby R — 04 Mar 2009

I'm at this more for remaking the philadelphia story.

This review of High Society (1956) was written by Abby R on 04 Mar 2009.

High Society has generally received positive reviews.

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By Ricardo O (219) on 28 May 2011

Certainly not as good as The Philadelphia Story, although its music is very witty (duh it's Cole Porter we're talking about here) and flexible…

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By Ernest C (141) on 28 Jan 2014

This musical version of the play The Philadelphia Story features amiable leads, solid acting and while the story may be utterly unbelievable,…

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By Matt H (2,287) on 14 Dec 2013

Well, it's identical to The Philadelphia Story only with different players and musical numbers. So I knew how it would go/end/etc. Not bad though…

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By Chris M (3,023) on 12 May 2014

We've got this DVD in a set with Singin' in The Rain: given the cast, the Cole Porter songs, and that accompaniment, I had high hopes…

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By John S (2,711) on 19 Dec 2011

Good fun but the songs are mostly forgettable. Doesn't reach the screwball comedy heights of The Philadelphia Story…

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By Rick Q (325) on 11 Jul 2012

Cause you're sensational, sensational That's all, that's all, that's all…

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Just as good as the original (and perhaps too close to it), High Society is full of color, wit, and lively performances from a talented cast…

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By Paul W (1,226) on 15 Oct 2011

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By Justin R (1,063) on 17 Nov 2013

In 1940, a film called The Philadelphia Story, starring Cary Grant, James Stewart, and Katherine Hepburn, was released to critical and financial…

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