Review of High Society (1956) by Tom P — 11 Jun 2007

Bing, Grace, Louis, and Frankie. Enough said.

This review of High Society (1956) was written by Tom P on 11 Jun 2007.

High Society has generally received positive reviews.

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By Greg W (4,011) on 05 Mar 2012

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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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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Scored by Cole Porter, this musical version of the famous play is an all-star, mildly entertaining film, featuring the iconic song True Love…

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By John S (2,711) on 19 Dec 2011

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