The Philadelphia story [videorecording] / Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer ; Turner Entertainment Co. ; produced by Joseph L. Mankiewicz ; directed by George Cukor.
Cukor, George, 1899-1983.; Waxman, Franz, 1906-1967.; Grant, Cary, 1904-1986.; Hepburn, Katharine, 1907-2003.; Stewart, James, 1908-1997.; Hussey, Ruth, 1911-2005.; Howard, John, 1913-1995.; Young, Roland, 1887-1953.; Halliday, John, 1880-1947.; Nash, Mary, 1884-1976.; Weidler, Virginia, 1926-1968.; Mankiewicz, Joseph L.; Barry, Philip, 1896-1949. Philadelphia story.; Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.; Turner Entertainment Co.
2005
PN1997 .P552 2005
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Title
The Philadelphia story [videorecording] / Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer ; Turner Entertainment Co. ; produced by Joseph L. Mankiewicz ; directed by George Cukor.
Edition
Standard version; 2-disc special ed.
ISBN
0790795760
9780790795768
9780790795768
Imprint
Burbank, CA : Warner Home Video, c2005.
Language
English
Language Note
In English, subtitled in English, French, and Spanish; closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.
Bonus material is not closed-captioned.
Bonus material is not closed-captioned.
Description
2 videodiscs (112 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
Call Number
PN1997 .P552 2005
Dewey Decimal Classification
791.43/72
Distributor No.
66990 Turner Entertainment
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.
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."
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."
Credits
Screenplay by Donald Ogden Stewart ; director of photography, Joseph Ruttenberg ; editor, Frank Sullivan ; music, Franz Waxman.
Performer
Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, James Stewart, Ruth Hussey, John Howard, Roland Young, John Halliday, Mary Nash, Virginia Weidler.
Cast
Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, James Stewart, Ruth Hussey, John Howard, Roland Young, John Halliday, Mary Nash, Virginia Weidler.
Audience
Not rated.
System Details Note
DVD, dual-layer format ; Dolby Digital sound.
Awards
Academy Awards: Best Screenplay, Donald Ogdon Stewart; Best Actor, James Stewart.
Added Author
Cukor, George, 1899-1983.
Waxman, Franz, 1906-1967.
Grant, Cary, 1904-1986.
Hepburn, Katharine, 1907-2003.
Stewart, James, 1908-1997.
Hussey, Ruth, 1911-2005.
Howard, John, 1913-1995.
Young, Roland, 1887-1953.
Halliday, John, 1880-1947.
Nash, Mary, 1884-1976.
Weidler, Virginia, 1926-1968.
Mankiewicz, Joseph L.
Barry, Philip, 1896-1949. Philadelphia story.
Waxman, Franz, 1906-1967.
Grant, Cary, 1904-1986.
Hepburn, Katharine, 1907-2003.
Stewart, James, 1908-1997.
Hussey, Ruth, 1911-2005.
Howard, John, 1913-1995.
Young, Roland, 1887-1953.
Halliday, John, 1880-1947.
Nash, Mary, 1884-1976.
Weidler, Virginia, 1926-1968.
Mankiewicz, Joseph L.
Barry, Philip, 1896-1949. Philadelphia story.
Added Corporate Author
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Turner Entertainment Co.
Turner Entertainment Co.
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Table of Contents
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.