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C.K. Dexter-Haven, a successful popular jazz musician, lives in a mansion near his ex-wife's Tracy Lord's family estate. She is on the verge of marrying a man blander and safer than Dex, who tries to win Tracy's heart again. Mike Connor, an undercover tabloid reporter, also falls for Tracy while covering the nuptials for Spy magazine.
High Society (1956) is a musical adaptation of The Philadelphia Story, Philip Barry's 1939 hit Broadway play which was first made into a feature film by MGM in 1940, directed by George Cukor. (Other Cukor-Barry adaptations include Holiday and The Animal Kingdom .)
An all-star musical romp finds Grace Kelly about to remarry when wealthy ex-husband Bing Crosby pops back into her life and tries to win her back. 2,947 IMDb 6.9 1 h 51 min 1956. X-Ray 13+. Comedy · Arts, Entertainment, and Culture · Cheerful · Passionate. Available to rent or buy.
Overview. Childhood friends Tracy Lord and C.K. Dexter Haven got married and quickly divorced. Now Tracy is about to marry again, this time to a shrewd social-climbing businessman. C.K. still loves her. Spy magazine blackmails Tracy's family by threatening to reveal her playboy father's exploits if not allowed to cover the wedding.
Jazz artist C.K. Dexter Haven (Bing Crosby) is still hung up on his ex-wife and neighbor, socialite Tracy Samantha Lord (Grace Kelly), however Tracy is engaged to another man (John...
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1956. 83% PRICING SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Confirm current pricing with applicable retailer. All transactions subject to applicable license terms and conditions. See Retailers. Preview. Wishlist. Frank Sinatra, Grace Kelly, and Bing Crosby star in this romantic musical comedy with songs by Cole Porter.
High Society is a glossy Technicolor-and-VistaVision musical remake of Philip Barry's The Philadelphia Story (1940), decked out with million-watt star power and a Cole Porter score. Set amongst the rich and famous in Newport, RI, the story revolves around the wedding plans of socialite Tracy Lord (Grace Kelly).
