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.

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

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.

Stewart, Grant and Hepburn all brought their A games here. In their company you can be sure to have a great time. Sit back and enjoy!

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

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.

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

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.

Entertaining.

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

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

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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Superb cast and snappy direction, but somehow doesn't quite live up to its 'classic' reputation. Grant and Hepburn demonstrate their expertise in rancerous banter, while Stewart provides the perfect straight man; opening gag worthy of inclusion in the great silent comedy set pieces sets a standard for hilarity that the rest of the film can't quite live up to.