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The REAL High Society
Branded by Hollywood as "Box Office Poison" (usually the death blow to an actor's career), Katherine Hepburn put all of her eggs in this ONE basket, to prove she's still a force to be recconned with. Reprising her stage role, Kate secures the rights for the film version of "The Philadelphia Story". The trick worked. Katherine Hepburn was back as a big star on the Hollywood Sky.
Tracy Lord (Katherine Hepburn), a spoiled socialite scheduled to remarry when her first husband, C.K. Dexterhaven (Cary Grant) shows up as uninvited wedding guest. Add to the mix, Mike Connor (James Stewart) a reporter who is supposed to be covering the wedding for the tabloids but winds up falling for Tracy himself. The brief triangle has a predictable ending.
Less glamorous than the 1955 Technicolor Musical re-make "High Society" with Grace Kelly and Bing Crosby, this black & white Classic remains the superior production. Somewhat dated (definitely 1940s Movie Star Magazine material), this is still a groundbreaking romantic comedy. Ted Turner: Please keep your crayons away from this one!****
True classic, beautifully preserved and re-released.....
Despite the fact that this film raises issues that are not very potent today, it remains to be a timeless classic because of its sheer artistic value. This great artistic value is largely due to the brilliant idea (the idea of creating a play about Kathrene Hepburn [not literally, of course], for Kathrene Hepburn), the plot itself, and film's charming and witty script. Hepburn is the only and true star in this story, although I can appreciate Stewart and Grant in their roles. But truly, it would not have mattered much artistically, if different supporting cast was chosen. Apparently, it did matter to RKO commercially a great deal. Thank God for that, because Stewart, Grant, Hussey, and Howard all added something to the film. The result is a story with a "love...well, let's just say, more than a usual triangle", that revolves around one Philadelphia society girl and a few of her eccentric family members. The DVD has an outstanding sound and picture quality. Cute little menu and original theatrical trailer are also included. It is nice to know that this great film will stay with us for generations to come and enjoy it.
a real classic
Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant and James Stewart star in THE PHILADELPHIA STORY, one of the defining motion pictures of the golden era.
Tracy Lord (Hepburn) is about to re-marry, but the reappearance of her ex (Grant) and the prowling reporters intent on digging up some juicy gossip (Stewart and Ruth Hussey), all add the turmoil to the proceedings.
When a sloshed Tracy takes a swim with the equally-intoxicated reporter, it only serves to shake up the situation, while her ex keeps getting closer.
After being labelled "box office poison" after a string of flops which included SYLVIA SCARLETT and CHRISTOPHER STRONG, she made her comeback in this film. After starring in the role on Broadway, she was given the film rights and made sure she was cast in the role when the time came for the movie. She wanted Spencer Tracy but instead was given Cary Grant, but she was delighted all the same.
Also included is the original theatrical trailer and the documentary KATHARINE HEPBURN - ALL ABOUT ME, which was made in 1992, where she talks about her movies, Spencer Tracy and her family life.
A great buy indeed.
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