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UNITED STATES · 1940

The Philadelphia Story

George Cukor
Classical Hollywood class and privilege remarriage and relationships self-discovery tabloid journalism romantic conflict
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Synopsis

When a rich woman's ex-husband and a tabloid-type reporter turn up just before her planned remarriage, she begins to learn the truth about herself.

Year1940
CountryUnited States
DirectorGeorge Cukor
MovementClassical Hollywood
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