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Philadelphia Story, The (1940) Movie Reviews
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eFilmCritic.com (Jay Seaver)
"The Philadelphia Story" is darn-near perfect, a breezy romantic comedy from an era when such films were appreciated as more than simply disposable entertainment - it was nominated for and received several Academy Awards, and it may have deserved more. A...read the complete Philadelphia Story, The (1940) review at eFilmCritic.com (Jay Seaver)
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DVD Town (John J. Puccio)
The fact is, after a promising start in movies, Katharine Hepburn was thought difficult to work with and declared "box-office poison" following the financial disappointment of "Bringing Up Baby" in 1938. It could have spelled the end of her career....read the complete Philadelphia Story, The (1940) review at DVD Town (John J. Puccio)
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Film Threat (Brad Laidman)
I don't think anyone really cares about the fact that this was intended to be a cunning class satire with a capital C, but it's got big stars, they say cool things, they look good, it's funny, and the right guy gets the right girl in amusing fashion....read the complete Philadelphia Story, The (1940) review at Film Threat (Brad Laidman)
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Empire Magazine (Jake Hamilton)
Boasts qualities other movies merely dream of: prestige wit and drop dead glamour....read the complete Philadelphia Story, The (1940) review at Empire Magazine (Jake Hamilton)
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by Andrew Ellington on November 23, 2009
One of those movies you cannot help but wholeheartedly adore, `The Philadelphia Story' is filled to the brim with humor, drama, romance and a nice dollop of spunk that keeps it feeling fresh and thoroughly enjoyable from beginning to end.
I'm telling ...
by Tracie Jones "Tra... on August 20, 2009
This is an old movie well worth seeing. It is touching and hilarious. What a combination of brilliant actors and actresses, too! The chemistry between all of them is incredible. For an old movie fan, this movie is very special. I think it is worth ...
by Leann Lawless on August 09, 2009
Such a wonderful movie, takes me back to being a child. TV was so good back in the day.. ...
by Graham Mccoll on April 28, 2009
Always wondered where High Society,the Movie, came from. All is revealed.
Think Grant & Hepburn were sensational. Having seen High Society first, have to say Sinatra & Holm were a better team than Stewart & what's her name; and Sinatra did a much better ...
by Thomas A. Warberg on March 28, 2009
This is a great classic and a must have! Amazon made this so easy to
purchase and receive. If you get this movie, you will also need
His Girl Friday and Bringing up Baby "Thank ...
by Jamie L. Wolfer on February 12, 2009
I really like Katherine Hepburn, but her role in this movie was phenomenal...if only it had been in color then I think it would have really sparkled. I have watched this movie numerous times and I'm always finding a new joke or snarky/funny remark. ...
by Net on November 22, 2008
A must for every fan of Katherine Hepburn, Jimmy Stewart and Cary Grant. Funny, sad, touching, ...
by R. A Rubin on November 21, 2008
The Great Depression, some things never change. The rich are evil and the poor are sainted. Tracy Lord, the unfortunate name of a recent adult film star, she is kind of a glorious snot ; she'll marry a rich piker to get even with her suave but drunken ...
by Ralph Elliot on November 01, 2008
This is a great classic movie with three of the original movie stars, Jimmy Stewart, Catherine Hepburn, and last but certainly not lest, Cary Grant. The writing is flawless and witty. There is a hidden pearl in the movie in the form of the little sister. ...
by Snow White on August 25, 2008
Perhaps not my favorite classic, but The Philadelphia Story is a great adaptation of the play with some of the greatest actors of their day.
Now I am only twenty so this was out far before my years, but it certainly kept my attention and will sit high ...
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