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The Philadelphia Story (1940)

Nothing ever possibly in the least ever happens here.

Based on the stage play of the same name, The Philadelphia Story is a classic in every sense of the word. 

Tracy Lord, Philadelphia socialite, is getting married.  Again.  Two reporters from Spy magazine are sent in, undercover, to do a story on the wedding.  Their presence, and the presence of Tracy’s ex-husband, C. K. Dexter Haven, is the catalyst for much self-discovery.  Katharine Hepburn is her regal self, in the role of Tracy Lord, a role she also performed in the stage play.  Jimmy Stewart won a Best Supporting Actor award for his wonderful acting as sharp-tongued writer Macaulay Connor.  Cary Grant is dashing and charming as quick-witted Tracy's ex, C. K. Dexter Haven. 

The dialogue in the film is witty, sharp, and fast paced.  They don’t write it like that anymore.

Watch it, love it, quote it for all time!



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