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Actors: Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant, James Stewart
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| Review Summary and Plot Commentary about The Philadelphia Story |
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Society darling Tracy Lord is about to marry her second husband, and wants to keep the wedding away from the camera lens. Mike Connor and Liz Embry sneak into the Philadelphia mansion to cover the marriage for Spy magazine. When C.K. Dexter Haven, Tracy's first husband, arrives for the marriage, buried feeling resurface, and the wit, sparks, and Pommery fly as Tracy, Dexter, and Mike learn to love as human beings.
--Julia F., Resident Scholar
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The ultimate tale of a topsy turvy romance, Kate Hepburn juggles the charms of ex husband Cary Grant, cynical Jimmy Stewart, and fiancee John Howard. The race to the alter is on in this delightful romantic comedy! The Philadelphia Story brought Kate back into popularity, and gave Jimmy his only Oscar.
--Angela Allan, Resident Scholar
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| Analysis of The Philadelphia Story |
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Plot
Comedy, primarily
Yes
Time/era of movie:
- 1930's-1950's
Romance/Love/Hugging
Yes
Kind of romance:
- romance (general)
- love triangle/polygon
- rekindling lost love/marriage
Kind of comedy
- romantic comedy
Lover is...
- of a different social class
Main Character
Identity:
- Female
Profession/status:
- simply wealthy
Age:
- 20's-30's
Eccentric:
Yes
- eccentric
Hair color?
- red
Hair type
- (woman) medium/shoulderlgn wavey
Body type
- (woman) skinny
- (woman) ample bosom & buttocks
Events of movie makes character more...
- sensitive
Ethnicity/Nationality
- White (American)
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
- hard edged
Sense of humor?
- Cynical sense of humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- average physique
Secondary Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Hair color
- brunette (Black)
Hair style
- (man) short/standard straight
Body type
- (man) average build
How much in movie?
- 60%
- 90%-100%
Ethnicity/Nationality
- White (American)
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Male
Age:
- 20's-30's
Profession/status:
- business executive
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- 40%
Hair color
- brunette (Brown)
Hair type
- (man) short/standard wavey
Body type
- (man) muscular
Ethnicity/Nationality
- White (American)
Sense of humor
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
How sensitive is this character?
- hard edged
Physique
- very athletic
Setting
United States
Yes
The US:
- Northeast
City?
Yes
City:
- wealthy
Misc setting
- fancy mansion
Style
Accounts of torture and death?
- no torture/death
Movie makes you feel...
- very happy
- full of laughter
Check here if B&W
Yes
Any profanity?
- None
Is this movie based on a
- play
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