The Philadelphia Story
Comedy • 1940 • 1 hr 53 min
Starring
Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, James Stewart, Ruth Hussey, John Howard
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Amazing cast of characters. It almost feels like a play.
I didn’t expect to find it so funny but they really snuck some good comedy in there.
Despite some outdated gender roles, the chemistry between the three main characters is wonderful and the dialogue can be very funny
Another great screwball comedy from Cary Grant and Katherine Hepburn, with a healthy dose of Jimmy Stewart
Classic, great cast, great script, just a solid fun movie
If the early Golden Age of Hollywood was compressed into a single film, that would be it.
The chemistry between Hepburn with both of the leading men is unparalleled. And their quick, sassy dialogue is top tier.
Wasn’t familiar with this director, but it has to be his masterpiece. Of course, Hepburn, Grant and Stewart help just a bit!
Witty dialogue w/ a charming cast, all playing their parts to perfection. 3 of the best actors of their time fill this movie w/ heart.
Great dialogue and superb acting. Worth watching just for Jimmy Stewart’s drunk scenes.
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