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Tracy Lord (Hepburn) is about to re-marry, but the reappearance of her ex (Grant) and the prowling reporters intent on digging up some juicy gossip (Stewart and Ruth Hussey), all add the turmoil to the proceedings.

When a sloshed Tracy takes a swim with the equally-intoxicated reporter, it only serves to shake up the situation, while her ex keeps getting closer.

After being labelled "box office poison" after a string of flops which included SYLVIA SCARLETT and CHRISTOPHER STRONG, she made her comeback in this film. After starring in the role on Broadway, she was given the film rights and made sure she was cast in the role when the time came for the movie. She wanted Spencer Tracy but instead was given Cary Grant, but she was delighted all the same.

Also included is the original theatrical trailer and the documentary KATHARINE HEPBURN - ALL ABOUT ME, which was made in 1992, where she talks about her movies, Spencer Tracy and her family life.

A great buy indeed.

Probably the best romantic comedy ever
George Cukor's "Philadelphia Story" is the story of Tracy Lord, a spoilt, rich socialite marrying George Kittredge, the manager of their estate. It has a cast of Cary Grant, James Stewart and Katherine Hepburn. It was the best movie made of the 1940 with a lot of the supporting cast including Seth Lord, Uncle Willie (his brother), her sister do an outstanding job. As romantic comadies, this ranks in the top of the list.

Jimmy Stewart got his Best Actor Oscar, a richly deserved one, as he plays the part of a sarcastic reporter. The way he treats Tracy Lord, a combination of superciliousness and adulation is wonderful. So is the role of Cary Grant as C.K.Dexter Haven, who officially comes there to get revenge on his ex-wife, but is there actually due to blackmail. The interaction between him and Tracy Lord is fantastic, either they like each other, or they are at each other's throats. Katherine Hepburn plays her role as the haughty, socialite wonderfully and the way she changes her acting when she is sober to when she is drunk is well brought out. After a lot of flops, she finally had a success with this movie. The role was almost made for her.

The dialogue is hilarious and intelligent. It also mocks at some of the obvious ideas about the class system. George Cukor manages his cast very well right upto the end. This is a movie for all generations. I was disappointed that Cary Grant was not nominated for an Oscar for his role in this, it was very well done. The end of the movie is beautiful.

YES, BUY THIS ONE, YOU WON'T REGRET IT.
This is my absolute favorite performance by the great Katherine Hepburn. She is breathtaking and absolutely wonderful. Brilliant performances all across the board, an especially funny performance by James Stewart is just the icing on the cake. Cary Grant,one of my faves, also delivers a magnificent performance. Also worth mentioning is the very beautiful Ruth Hussey, whose potrayal of Liz is stunning. She was one of the most attractive actresses at the time, in my humble opinion. This movie is very funny and the sets and costumes are among the best Hollywood has ever offered. I highly recommend this as a must own.