Review of Woman of the Year (1942) by Vadim D — 06 Dec 2014

"Woman of the Year" may not be the best plot for a romantic comedy, but Tracey and Hepburn make magic together in their first teaming.

This review of Woman of the Year (1942) was written by Vadim D on 06 Dec 2014.

Woman of the Year has generally received positive reviews.

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By Liz K (234) on 18 Aug 2012

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By Arshi R (35) on 10 May 2010

Grade: C+ There are spoilers in this review Woman of the Year is the first collaboration between Spencer Tracy & Kate Hepburn…

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By Sarah M (1,063) on 28 Dec 2009

I'd seen later Tracy/Hepburn pairings but this - being the first - was the only one where I found Spencer Tracy particularly appealing…

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