Synopsis
The Philadelphia Story follows Tracy Lord, a glamorous socialite preparing to marry her stuffy fiancé, whose plans are disrupted by the unexpected arrival of her charming ex-husband and two intrusive magazine reporters. As the wedding approaches, romantic sparks fly in multiple directions, forcing Tracy to confront her own flaws and reconsider what she truly wants. The film is a witty, sophisticated screwball comedy celebrated for its sparkling dialogue and the legendary chemistry of its three stars.
Did You Know?
- Cary Grant donated his entire salary to British War Relief.
- James Stewart won his only Oscar for this film.
- Katharine Hepburn bought the story rights to revive her career.
- The film was remade as the musical 'High Society' in 1956.
- Hepburn hand-picked both Cary Grant and James Stewart as co-stars.
Iconic Quotes
- The time to make up your mind about people is never.
- You'll never be a first-class human being or a first-class woman.
- Oh, we're going to talk about me again, are we? Goody.
- I thought all writers drank to excess and beat their wives.
- With the rich and mighty, always a little patience.
