The Philadelphia Story(1940)
“Broadway's howling year-run comedy hit of the snooty society beauty who slipped and fell - IN LOVE!”
Overview
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.
Director
George Cukor
Studio
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Budget
$914K
Revenue
$3M
Cast
Cary Grant
as C.K. Dexter Haven
Katharine Hepburn
as Tracy Lord
James Stewart
as Macaulay 'Mike' Connor
Ruth Hussey
as Elizabeth 'Liz' Imbrie
John Howard
as George Kittredge
Roland Young
as Uncle Willie
John Halliday
as Seth Lord
Mary Nash
as Margaret Lord
Virginia Weidler
as Dinah Lord
Henry Daniell
as Sidney Kidd
Lionel Pape
as Edward
Rex Evans
as Thomas
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1940
Runtime
1h 53m
Language
English
Rating
7.6 / 10
Budget
$914K
Box Office
$3M
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Where can I watch The Philadelphia Story?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Philadelphia Story (1940).
What is The Philadelphia Story about?▼
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.
Who directed The Philadelphia Story?▼
The Philadelphia Story was directed by George Cukor and released in 1940. It is a comedy, romance film.
How long is The Philadelphia Story?▼
The Philadelphia Story has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
Who stars in The Philadelphia Story?▼
The cast of The Philadelphia Story includes Cary Grant as C.K. Dexter Haven, Katharine Hepburn as Tracy Lord, James Stewart as Macaulay 'Mike' Connor, Ruth Hussey as Elizabeth 'Liz' Imbrie, John Howard as George Kittredge and more.
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