Review of High Society (1956) by Sarah L — 12 Mar 2008

A great classic musical. The Chairman, Grace Kelly and Bing. Perfect cast.

This review of High Society (1956) was written by Sarah L on 12 Mar 2008.

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 Mary Kathryn P (84) on 17 May 2014

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 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 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 Vicky V (91) on 28 Nov 2010

A nice light-heated musical, with nice singing performances by both Sinatra and Crosby. Grace Kelly looks as beautiful as ever…

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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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By Four Star F (259) 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 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 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 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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