Review of The Philadelphia Story (1940) by Eric T — 11 Jul 2008

Cary Grant, Katherine Hepburn, James Stewart is a hollywood classic society love story. Sublime.

This review of The Philadelphia Story (1940) was written by Eric T on 11 Jul 2008.

The Philadelphia Story has generally received very positive reviews.

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