Review of High Society (1956) by Courtney S — 03 Mar 2006

It's a classic! Entertaining in everyway - musically, humorously and dramatically! Who can beat a old flick!

This review of High Society (1956) was written by Courtney S on 03 Mar 2006.

High Society has generally received positive reviews.

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A very good film, though it is not as great as the Philadelphia Story with Katharine Hepburn, Jimmy Stewart, and Cary Grant…

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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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