Review of The Philadelphia Story (1940) by Kelly K — 18 Apr 2012

One of my All-Time favorite movies. This is beyond a classic and hysterical!

This review of The Philadelphia Story (1940) was written by Kelly K on 18 Apr 2012.

The Philadelphia Story has generally received very positive reviews.

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