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The Philadelphia Story (1940)

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

  • Dec 5, 1940
  • 1h 53m
  • NR

7.5/10

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1,040 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

The Philadelphia Story is a 1940 comedy and romance film directed by George Cukor. Its leading cast includes Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn and James Stewart. It runs for 1 hour 53 minutes.

Synopsis

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.

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Time needed
1 hour 53 minutes
Age rating (US)
NR
Language
English
Audience signal
7.5/10 from 1,040 TMDB votes

Official Trailer

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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
  • Lionel Pape Edward
  • Rex Evans Thomas
  • King Baggot Wedding Guest (uncredited)
  • Hillary Brooke Main Line Society Woman (uncredited)
  • Veda Buckland Elsie (uncredited)
  • Lita Chevret Manicurist (uncredited)
  • Russ Clark John the Chauffeur (uncredited)
  • David Clyde Mac (uncredited)

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