The Philadelphia Story (1940)
Broadway's howling year-run comedy hit of the snooty society beauty who slipped and fell - IN LOVE!
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.
Director: George Cukor
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 113 min
Release Date: December 5, 1940
Cast
- Cary Grant - C.K. Dexter Haven
- Katharine Hepburn - Tracy Lord
- James Stewart - Macaulay 'Mike' Connor
- Ruth Hussey - Elizabeth 'Liz' Imbrie
- John Howard - George Kittredge
- Roland Young - Uncle Willie
- John Halliday - Seth Lord
- Mary Nash - Margaret Lord
- Virginia Weidler - Dinah Lord
- Henry Daniell - Sidney Kidd
Screenplay
- Waldo Salt (Screenplay)
- Donald Ogden Stewart (Screenplay)
- Philip Barry (Theatre Play)
Music: Franz Waxman
Cinematography: Joseph Ruttenberg
Editing: Frank Sullivan
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Français
Budget: $914,000
Box Office: $3M
Original Language: en
Keywords
journalist, philadelphia, pennsylvania, strong woman, photographer, journalism, swimming pool, remarriage, hangover, reporter, black and white, divorcee, screwball comedy, socialite, ex-husband ex-wife relationship, high society
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Philadelphia Story about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Philadelphia Story?
- The Philadelphia Story was directed by George Cukor.
- Who stars in The Philadelphia Story?
- The Philadelphia Story stars Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, James Stewart, Ruth Hussey, John Howard, Roland Young.
- How long is The Philadelphia Story?
- The Philadelphia Story has a runtime of 1h 53m (113 minutes).
- What genre is The Philadelphia Story?
- The Philadelphia Story is a Comedy, Romance film.
- What is the budget of The Philadelphia Story?
- The Philadelphia Story had a budget of $914,000.
- How much did The Philadelphia Story gross?
- The Philadelphia Story grossed $3M worldwide.
- Where was The Philadelphia Story produced?
- The Philadelphia Story was produced in United States of America.