Philadelphia Story Movie Remake. Barry originally wrote the main character, the socialite tracey lord. The philadelphia story remake aside from all the normal functions that would drive people batty, there are extras here in the form of four unwanted guests.
For my part i decided to examine the 1940 george cukor vehicle the philadelphia story and its 1956 musical remake, high society, directed by charles walters. The philadelphia story (1940), directed by george cukor, is based on the broadway play written by philip barry. A spoiled heiress must choose among three suitors:
Both films received academy award nominations and were boxoffice successes (the philadelphia story…
My special thanks to the wonderful folks at pussy goes grrr for hosting the juxtaposition blogathon. Though high society features music and lyrics by cole porter and stars bing crosby, frank sinatra, and grace kelly, it lacks the sparkle and comic tautness of the original. My special thanks to the wonderful folks at pussy goes grrr for hosting the juxtaposition blogathon. The philadelphia story, 1940 and high society, 1956 today, we have a proper classically obsessed post, featuring two actual classic films in a post about remakes!
