Review of High Society (1956) by Mel W — 16 Jan 2007

Many a musical legend in a beautiful romance.

This review of High Society (1956) was written by Mel W on 16 Jan 2007.

High Society has generally received positive reviews.

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Shameful remake of The Philadelphia Story…

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I've heard the party song in this soo many times I was so excited to hear/see it in it's original context…

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By Michael D (2,363) on 05 Mar 2012

Only for the Cole Porter's music. and for the beauty of Grace Kelly (was she always that thin?). and for the voice of Frank Sinatra…

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