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The film is a musical remake of the 1940 screwball comedy film The Philadelphia Story, which was based on the 1939 play The Philadelphia Story by Philip Barry.
Jan 8, 2018 · Remake Review: The Philadelphia Story and High Society – Allison Burris. “The time to make up your mind about people is never.” There may be no type of adaptation more tricky to pull off than a remake. Unlike a more subtle retelling, a remake matches its subject–sometimes line for line and scene for scene.
Jul 15, 2012 · When MGM studio chief, Dore Schary decided to remake The Philadelphia Story as a musical from the idea of independent producer, Sol C. Siegel, Cole Porter had been riding on the high of a long string of hits. This one would be one of his biggest.
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.
- Charles Walters, Arvid Griffen
- Bing Crosby
Nov 7, 2017 · Nov 7, 2017. The Philadelphia Story was as sweet a comeback as any Hollywood actress was ever granted. In life, and even sometimes in movies, not all of us find that one special person, but all real stars have that one special role. For Katharine Hepburn, it was the imperious, impetuous heiress Tracy Lord. And how could it not have been?
Jan 20, 2021 · By 1956, The Philadelphia Story had already been remade into the smash hit musical High Society, starring Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra and Grace Kelly, in her final film role.
High Society is a 1956 American musical comedy remake of The Philadelphia Story, directed by Charles Walters, starring Grace Kelly, Bing Crosby, and Frank Sinatra, and featuring a musical score written by Cole Porter.
