Review of High Society (1956) by Sean W — 15 Aug 2007

Bland musical remake of The Philadelphia Story.

This review of High Society (1956) was written by Sean W on 15 Aug 2007.

High Society has generally received positive reviews.

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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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By John P (2,089) on 18 Apr 2011

This remake of the far-superior 1940 version has its ups and downs, despite the two greatest musical legends of America singing memorable duets…

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By Andrea Beach (97) for Common Sense Media (4,943) on 31 Jan 2017

Charming, boozy musical remake has less screwball humor…

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By Joel A (1,152) on 22 Oct 2013

In many ways this is an all singing all colour version of the Philadelphia Story made 16 years earlier but this film has its strengths…

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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 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 Pave M (151) on 04 Nov 2010

The things that work well work better in The Philadelphia Story, and the songs aren't particularly memorable…

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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 Alvaro G (95) on 22 Jun 2014

GRAN MUSICAL BUENA VERSION DE LA PELICULA DE 1940…

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