The Philadelphia Story (1940) Katherine Hepburn, Cary Grant, Jimmy Stewart & George Cukor

Book Vs. Movie: The Philadelphia Story
The 1939 Play Vs. the 1940 Movie

"The Philadelphia Story" is a romantic comedy play by Philip Barry that became a successful film. Directed by George Cukor,  it follows Tracy Lord (played to perfection by Katherine Hepburn,) a wealthy socialite about to marry for the second time. Her ex-husband, Dexter (Cary Grant,) tries to win her back while a magazine sends a reporter (Jimmy Stewart) and photographer (Ruth Hussey) to cover her wedding. As Tracy navigates her complicated relationships, she questions her feelings and choices. This one is a classic for a reason! 
Which did we (the Margos) prefer of all of the adaptations?
In this ep, the Margos discuss:

• Playwright Philip Barry
• Katherine Hepburn being labeled “box office poison.”
• The differences between the play and the movie. 
• The cast of the 1940  film includes Cary Grant (C.K. Dexter Haven,) Katherine Hepburn (Tracy Lord,) James Stewart (Mike Connor,) Ruth Hussey (LIz,) John Howard (George,) Roland Young (Uncle Willie,) John Halliday (Seth Lord,) Mary Nash (Margaret Lord,) Virginia Weidler (Dinah Lord,) Henry Daniell (Sidney Kidd, ) and Lionel Pape as Edward the footman.  

• “You’re lit from within.”
• The Philadelphia Story (1940 trailer)
• CK and Mike drink
• Dinah sings
• “Generous to a fault.”
• Music by Franz Waxman