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The Philadelphia story / Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer ; Turner Entertainment Co. ; produced by Joseph L. Mankiewicz ; directed by George Cukor.

Cukor, George, 1899-1983 (Added Author). Waxman, Franz, 1906-1967 (composer.). Grant, Cary, 1904-1986 (Added Author). Hepburn, Katharine, 1907-2003 (Added Author). Stewart, James, 1908-1997 (Added Author). Hussey, Ruth, 1911-2005 (Added Author). Howard, John, 1913-1995 (Added Author). Young, Roland, 1887-1953 (Added Author). Halliday, John, 1880-1947 (Added Author). Nash, Mary, 1884-1976 (Added Author). Weidler, Virginia, 1926-1968 (Added Author). Mankiewicz, Joseph L. (Added Author). Barry, Philip, 1896-1949 Philadelphia story. (Added Author). Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. (Added Author). Turner Entertainment Co. (Added Author). Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, James Stewart, Ruth Hussey, John Howard, Roland Young, John Halliday, Mary Nash, Virginia Weidler. (Cast).

Summary:

A sophisticated romantic comedy about a rich, spoiled socialite who learns some things about who she is and what she really wants on the eve of her second marriage.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0790795760
  • ISBN: 9780790795768
  • Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (112 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Edition: Standard version; 2-disc special edition.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Originally released as a motion picture in 1940.
Based on the play by Philip Barry entitled: Philadelphia story.
"Standard version presented in a format preserving the aspect ratio of its original theatrical exhibition."
Formatted Contents Note:
Disc 1: Digitally remastered movie with commentary by film historian Jeannine Basinger.-George Cukor movie trailer gallery. Disc 2: Two insightful documentaries about the star and director: "Katherine Hepburn: All about me - a self-portrait" and "The Men who made the movies: George Cukor." -Robert Benchley short: "That inferior feeling." -Cartoon: "The homeless flea." -Audio-only bonus: Two radio adaptations featuring the movie's 3 stars.
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Screenplay by Donald Ogden Stewart ; director of photography, Joseph Ruttenberg ; editor, Frank Sullivan ; music, Franz Waxman.
Participant or Performer Note:
Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, James Stewart, Ruth Hussey, John Howard, Roland Young, John Halliday, Mary Nash, Virginia Weidler.
Target Audience Note:
Not rated.
System Details Note:
DVD, dual-layer format ; Dolby Digital sound.
Language Note:
In English, subtitled in English, French, and Spanish; closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.
Bonus material is not closed-captioned.
Awards Note:
Academy Awards: Best Screenplay, Donald Ogdon Stewart; Best Actor, James Stewart.

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Available copies

  • 2 of 2 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Cameron Public. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Cameron Public Library.

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  • 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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Cameron Public Library DVD DRAMA PHILADELPHIA STORY (Text) 32311111197749 DVD Available -

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