Review of High Society (1956) by Lizzybeth_X J — 12 Jun 2006

This is just a good film. I love the dancing.

This review of High Society (1956) was written by Lizzybeth_X J on 12 Jun 2006.

High Society has generally received positive reviews.

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By Scott R (2,451) on 18 Dec 2017

Wonderful cast and great Cole Porter songs. I love this movie. I also love Philadelphia Story, which this movie is based on…

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By Michael T (3,420) on 19 Sep 2017

This is light, funny, entertaining with excellent cast and even better music. All you would hope for in a 50s jazz musical and more…

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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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Bing Crosby + Frank Sinatra together is a treat, and Grace Kelly gives an entertaining flamboyant performance…

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By James K (1,238) on 07 Apr 2011

In 1940, Hollywood made a movie called The Philadelphia Story that was a romantic comedy and became a huge success…

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By Harald K (74) on 29 Oct 2012

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 Calvin C (583) on 04 May 2013

A musical remake of The Philadelphia Story…

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By Jonny P (816) on 24 Aug 2014

High Society is an enjoyable film but it will always live in the shadow of The Philadelphia Story…

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By Samuel G (158) on 12 Feb 2012

At its best while the snappy dialogue is flying in the first half, High Society ends up going downhill when the plot gets convoluted yet underdeveloped…

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