The Philadelphia Story
"Broadway's howling year-run comedy hit of the snooty society beauty who slipped and fell - IN LOVE!"
Originally released in 1940. The Philadelphia Story is a comedy/romance film. directed by George Cukor.
Starring Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, and James Stewart
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 5, 1940
85 years ago
Runtime
1h 53m
113 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (943 votes)
Budget
$914K
Production budget
Box Office
$3.3M
3.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $914,000
- Revenue
- $3,300,000
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How long is The Philadelphia Story?
The Philadelphia Story has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
When was The Philadelphia Story released?
The Philadelphia Story was released on December 5, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Philadelphia Story?
The main cast of The Philadelphia Story includes Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, James Stewart, Ruth Hussey, John Howard.
Is The Philadelphia Story worth watching?
The Philadelphia Story has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 943 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.