The Philadelphia Story (DVD)

If you were to pick a dream cast for a screwball comedy in the early 40's you would be unlikely to get one better than this. Cary Grant stars as Dexter Haven the divorced husband of Tracy Lord (Katharine Hepburn), a Philadelphia socialite. When Tracy is due to remarry Dexter aids some reporters (Macauley Connor (James Stewart) and Elizabeth Imbrie (Ruth Hussey)) to attend the wedding to get a scoop for their magazine. Naturally Connor falls for the soon to be bride and seeks to win her affection, along with Dexter who still holds a torch and her fiancé. This film bubbles with wit and charm throughout and has rightly become a classic in the genre. This is down ...  Read the complete review

The famous Philadelphia socialite Tracy Lord (Katharine Hepburn) is about to get remarried. But no amount of money can help her keep the problems away. First, the tabloid reporter Macaulay "Mike" Connor (James Stewart) is camping out at her mansion for the event. Then Tracy's ex-husband, C. K. Dexter Haven (Cary Grant), shows up as well - with dubious intentions. Between the three of them and Tracy's eccentric family, Conner's female photographer Liz (Ruth Hussey) and no small amount of expensive champagne, you just know this isn't going to be your typical fairy tale wedding! This is the story of the classic George Cuckor film "The Philadelphia ...  Read the complete review

If you were to pick the dream cast from the 1940s you'd be hard pushed to come up with a more impressive line up than Cary Grant, Katherine Hepburn and Jimmy Stewart. Then take an adaptation of Philip Barry's witty and fast-paced Broadway hit, handled delicately by the subtle and stylish director George Cukor and you know you are in for a treat. The result is The Philadelphia Story, a screwball comedy whose characters have depth as well as charm. Admittedly, and unsurprisingly, some attitudes do appear a little dated, but the more significant appear remarkably relevant. Tracy Lord (Katherine Hepburn) is about to marry her second husband, George Kitteridge ...  Read the complete review