Review of The Philadelphia Story (1940) by Luke T — 05 Apr 2014
This is comedy at its brilliant best and remains one of the best examples of a couple who decide to divorce, flirt with others, and then decide to remarry. The opening scene of the movie is so funny you should get into it immediately.
The film also gave Katharine Hepburn her first hit since a string of flops, and this film showed that she could do absolutely anything in film. James Stewart won an Oscar for his role as Macaulay Connor, a reporter who wants to get every detail of the wedding possible.
Ruth Hussey (who was nominated for Supporting Actress) plays the photographer also desperate to get into the act. Cary Grant gives a nice performance as Dexter, while the screenplay, written by Donald Ogden Stewart, won the film's second Oscar.
It was later remade in 1956 with the musical High Society. No matter how many years ago this was released, it will always remain a classic and is my personal favourite film of 1940.
This review of The Philadelphia Story (1940) was written by Luke T on 05 Apr 2014.
The Philadelphia Story has generally received very positive reviews.
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