The film is worth far mainly by main trio, amazing actors, which is always nice to see them. Although the story not be the best.

A good play, well-filmed with a classic cast.

Perhaps too rational at times to be a true "screwball" comedy, but still one fo teh greats.

Even though I have only recently seen thisfilm for the first time, it may well have become one of my favourites. Both Katherine Hepburn and James Stewart shine in this film.

Honestly, it could've been funnier. And what a weird way the Academy found to finally honor Jimmy Stewart.

The whirlwind of relationships smacks of Shakespeare, but played out with the magnificent trio of Grant, Hepburn, and Stewart in the lead. The dialogue is witty as hell, but more importantly the script is full of clever observations about the way people live, from class differences to the role of self control. It's view of romance and companionship in marriage strikes me as particularly progressive, with its recognition of the many needs that must be met by either side.

Entertaining.

Classic comedy, with trio of Hepburn, Grant, and Stewart all serving aces.

As I watch this I envision a "laugh" prompt lighting up on every other line of the dialogue. With its incessant chatter it tries desperately to be funny and fails miserably, repeatedly. In its desperation it sinks as low as to steal a song from a yesteryear Marx Brothers movie. I can't help but surmise that the continued popularity of a comedy so dull is owed to the popularity of the leads.

It is fantastic .. Before Julia Robets there was Katherine Hepburn. She steals the movie !

The touchstone of romantic comedies and a criterion for screenplays which even today has not been exceeded. All of the three leads unsuccessfully try to surpass one another in the beginning, but somewhere in their Katharine Hepburn wins you over with her allurement, desireability and seductiveness. James Stewart and Cary Grant should also not be missed. While the attempted humor is not only dated but uneventful, The Philadelphia Story still is an extraordinary film.

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For some reason this is on all of the best of and must see lists but it really is undeserving. Probably hailed as a classic more for its seasoned director and all star cast then anything else. It's just not funny at all. Jimmy Stewart is good but that's about it. It's really a chore to sit through this movie. Incredibly dated.

Everything is perfect here. Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant and James Stewart are all in awesome funny performances, and Ruth Hussey and Virginia Weidler in great supporting roles. It's a pleasure to watch it!

Shockingly dull given the talent of the two leading men. Hepburn was given way too much creative control; Cukor was a poor choice to helm the film. Jimmy Stewart singing "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" is worth, let's say, +40 points to the score.

The 1940s equivalent of a raunchy rom-com, though it's not as raunchy today; it's definitely a product of its times. This is pure classic Hollywood, full of veiled innuendos, soft lighting, well-written dialog, and high caliber stars. Speaking of, drunk Jimmy Stewart is one of the greatest things I've ever seen.