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The Philadelphia Story (1940)

โ€œBroadway's howling year-run comedy hit of the snooty society beauty who slipped and fell - IN LOVE!โ€

7.5/10 ยท 1,021 votes 1h 53m nr ComedyRomance

#5 of 8 films from 1940 #299 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by George Cukor ยท Written by Donald Ogden Stewart, Waldo Salt

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Overview

When a rich woman's ex-husband and a tabloid-type reporter turn up just before her planned remarriage, she begins to learn the truth about herself.

Cast

Cary Grantas C.K. Dexter Haven
Katharine Hepburnas Tracy Lord
James Stewartas Macaulay 'Mike' Connor
Ruth Husseyas Elizabeth 'Liz' Imbrie
John Howardas George Kittredge
Roland Youngas Uncle Willie
John Hallidayas Seth Lord
Mary Nashas Margaret Lord
Virginia Weidleras Dinah Lord
Henry Daniellas Sidney Kidd
Lionel Papeas Edward
Rex Evansas Thomas
King Baggotas Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Hillary Brookeas Main Line Society Woman (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateDecember 5, 1940
Runtime113 min (1h 53m) โ€” about the same as the 1940 average of 113 min
GenresComedy, Romance
LanguageEN
Budget$914,000
Box office$3,300,000 (3.6ร— budget)
IMDbtt0032904

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Questions

How long is The Philadelphia Story?
The Philadelphia Story runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Is The Philadelphia Story worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.5/10 across 1,021 votes, which places it #5 of 8 films released in 1940 in this index (top 50%) and #299 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Philadelphia Story?
The Philadelphia Story was directed by George Cukor. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Gone with the Wind (1939), Gaslight (1944), My Fair Lady (1964).
Who stars in The Philadelphia Story?
Cary Grant as C.K. Dexter Haven; Katharine Hepburn as Tracy Lord; James Stewart as Macaulay 'Mike' Connor; Ruth Hussey as Elizabeth 'Liz' Imbrie; John Howard as George Kittredge; Roland Young as Uncle Willie.
What is The Philadelphia Story rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Philadelphia Story?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/60225.

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