Review of High Society (1956) by Ian H — 26 Feb 2009

A true classic featuring all time legends.

This review of High Society (1956) was written by Ian H on 26 Feb 2009.

High Society has generally received positive reviews.

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By David F (1,889) on 17 Mar 2013

Yes, it's a remake of The Philadelphia Story but it shows how far Grace Kelly developed from High Noon…

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

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By Kate D (194) on 09 Jan 2011

Shameful remake of The Philadelphia Story…

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By Sarah C (1,146) on 01 Apr 2012

It's often the case that when 'serious' films with 'proper' stories are turned into musicals, they lose whatever substance or intelligence…

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By Samantha Q (6) on 26 Jan 2019

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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 Christopher S (2,154) on 12 Feb 2012

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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By Indira S (412) on 17 Mar 2013

Yes, it's a remake of The Philadelphia Story but it shows how far Grace Kelly developed from High Noon…

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By Shajie K (217) on 04 Mar 2012

Film 4 - 2012 Fun movie! Could tell how it would end at the beginning. Slow at times but very jolly! Love the dresses! ^_^…

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By Caio C (65) on 05 Sep 2012

Fine remake of the surface of The Philadelphia Story, but with none of the fascinating under current of the original…

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