The Philadelphia Story (1940)
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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C. K. Dexter Haven -
Tracy Lord -
Macaulay Connor -
Elizabeth Imbrie -
George Kittredge -
Uncle Willie -
Seth Lord -
Margaret Lord -
Dinah Lord -
Sidney Kidd -
Edward -
Thomas
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Director:
George CukorWriters:
Donald Ogden Stewart (screen play), Philip Barry (based on the play by)All Cast & Crew
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Although George Cukor was not usually a very physical director, Katharine Hepburn incorporated some of his mannerisms into her performance.
Quotes
Elizabeth Imbrie:
Where's my wandering parakeet?
Goofs
When the photographer snaps a photo of the wedding party; everyone stops and stares at him. This frozen moment is what's shown in the following photograph. But the orientation of the people in the real-life moment is different than that of the photograph shown. This includes the facial expressions, the angle of the bodies, the positioning of the people, and the placement of the minister's hands on the bible.
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Also available in a computer colorized version.
Soundtracks
Bridal Chorus(1850) (uncredited)
from "Lohengrin"
Music by Richard Wagner
Played at the wedding
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Plot Summary
Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)
Genres
Comedy | RomanceDetails
Release Date:
17 January 1941Language
English, French
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USABox Office
Opening Weekend USA:
$258,994 18 February 2018
Gross USA:
$404,524
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$411,663
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