I was expecting a good movie with Jimmy Stewart, Cary Grant and
Katherine Hepburn as part of the cast, but I was amazed and
surprised by The Philadelphia Story.
The Philadelphia Story is quite simply an ingenious comedy as
well as a delightfully engaging drama. Certainly not for audiences
raised on today's cinemas, however. Not one scene of action is
filmed. The movie is carried completely on its screenplay, for
which it deservedly won an Oscar.
Also deservedly garnering Academy Award recognition was Jimmy
Stewart for his role as Mike Connor. His scene as a drunk is
celebrated for one reason, Shakespeare Bond: Because it is
GOOD! Stewart and Hepburn showed a chemistry that was equaled by Grant and Hepburn's. The unusual love triangle here
was done to perfection.
Likewise this movie is adored by thousands and millions because
it is a very good movie, showcasing the early talents of three of
black and white cinema's best actors. The dialogue is quick and
witty, the acting is perfect and not overdone, like was a tendency to
do at the time. The Philadelphia Story is beloved because it is a
well-made movie.
10/10
Katherine Hepburn as part of the cast, but I was amazed and
surprised by The Philadelphia Story.
The Philadelphia Story is quite simply an ingenious comedy as
well as a delightfully engaging drama. Certainly not for audiences
raised on today's cinemas, however. Not one scene of action is
filmed. The movie is carried completely on its screenplay, for
which it deservedly won an Oscar.
Also deservedly garnering Academy Award recognition was Jimmy
Stewart for his role as Mike Connor. His scene as a drunk is
celebrated for one reason, Shakespeare Bond: Because it is
GOOD! Stewart and Hepburn showed a chemistry that was equaled by Grant and Hepburn's. The unusual love triangle here
was done to perfection.
Likewise this movie is adored by thousands and millions because
it is a very good movie, showcasing the early talents of three of
black and white cinema's best actors. The dialogue is quick and
witty, the acting is perfect and not overdone, like was a tendency to
do at the time. The Philadelphia Story is beloved because it is a
well-made movie.
10/10