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The Philadelphia Story is a 1940 American romantic comedy film directed by George Cukor, starring Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, James Stewart, and Ruth Hussey. Based on the 1939 Broadway play of the same name by Philip Barry, the film is about a socialite whose wedding plans are complicated by the simultaneous arrival of her ex-husband and a tabloid magazine journalist. The socialite character of the play—performed by Hepburn in the film—was inspired by Helen Hope Montgomery Scott (1904–1995), a Philadelphia socialite known for her hijinks, who married a friend of playwright Barry.

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1940 · 1h 53m · Comedy · Romance

TMDB 7.5/10 (1,010 votes)

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.

Directed by George Cukor

Box office $3M worldwide

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George CukorDirector

Cary Grantas C.K. Dexter Haven

Katharine Hepburnas Tracy Lord

James Stewartas Macaulay 'Mike' Connor

Ruth Husseyas Elizabeth 'Liz' Imbrie

John Howardas George Kittredge

Roland Youngas Uncle Willie

John Hallidayas Seth Lord

Mary Nashas Margaret Lord

Virginia Weidleras Dinah Lord

Henry Daniellas Sidney Kidd LLionel Papeas Edward

Rex Evansas Thomas

King Baggotas Wedding Guest (uncredited)

Hillary Brookeas Main Line Society Woman (uncredited)

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The Philadelphia Story is a 1940 American romantic comedy film directed by George Cukor, starring Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, James Stewart, and Ruth Hussey. Based on the 1939 Broadway play of the same name by Philip Barry, the film is about a socialite whose wedding plans are complicated by the simultaneous arrival of her ex-husband and a tabloid magazine journalist. The socialite character of the play—performed by Hepburn in the film—was inspired by Helen Hope Montgomery Scott (1904–1995), a Philadelphia socialite known for her hijinks, who married a friend of playwright Barry.

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