The Philadelphia Story

George Cukor's 1940 classic romantic comedy features Katherine Hepburn as a spoiled blue-blood divorcee whose re-marriage plans are derailed by a flirtation with James Stewart and her long-standing love for ex-husband Cary Grant. Sophisticated, extremely witty, and flawlessly executed, this classic gem is an essential addition to any film library. Highly recommended. Editor's Choice. (S. C. Sickles)[DVD Review--April 5, 2005--Warner, 2 discs, 112 min., not rated, $26.99--Making its second appearance on DVD, The Philadelphia Story: Two-Disc Special Edition boasts a digitally remastered image, and a slew of solid extras, including audio commentary by film historian Jeannine Basinger, the documentaries “Katharine Hepburn: All About Me--A Self Portrait” (70 min.) and “The Men Who Made the Movies: George Cukor” (55 min.), two radio programs from the '40s (58 and 30 min.), the Robert Benchley short “That Inferior Feeling” (9 min.), the cartoon “The Homeless Flea” (8 min.), an awards list. and trailers. Bottom line: an excellent extras package for one of the truly great romantic comedies.][Blu-ray/DVD Review—Nov. 14, 2017—Criterion, 112 min., not rated, DVD: 2 discs, $29.95; Blu-ray: $39.95—Making its latest appearance on DVD and debut on Blu-ray, 1940's The Philadelphia Story sports an excellent transfer and an uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray release. Extras include 2005 audio commentary by film scholar Jeanine Basinger, two episodes of The Dick Cavett Show featuring star Katharine Hepburn (138 min.), an excerpt of The Dick Cavett Show with director George Cukor (15 min.), a 1943 Lux Radio Theatre adaptation (60 min.), the new behind-the-scenes featurettes “In Search of Tracy Lord” (23 min.) and “A Katharine Hepburn Production” (19 min.), a restoration demo (7 min.), and a booklet featuring an essay by critic Farran Smith Nehme. Bottom line: this American classic sparkles on Blu-ray.]