Review of The Philadelphia Story (1940) by Greg — 20 Jul 2008

I'm not a terribly big fan of Hepburn and her raspy way of delivering the lines, but whenever Cary and Jimmy get on screen, they take over beautifully!

This review of The Philadelphia Story (1940) was written by Greg on 20 Jul 2008.

The Philadelphia Story has generally received very positive reviews.

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