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The Philadelphia Story 1940

A prominent socialite's upcoming wedding is thrown into turmoil with the unexpected arrival of her ex-husband and an inquisitive reporter. As the ceremony nears, long-held secrets and uncomfortable truths surface, forcing her to re-evaluate her relationships and question her own sense of self. Navigating a web of misunderstandings and hidden agendas, she must ultimately decide what truly matters.

A prominent socialite's upcoming wedding is thrown into turmoil with the unexpected arrival of her ex-husband and an inquisitive reporter. As the ceremony nears, long-held secrets and uncomfortable truths surface, forcing her to re-evaluate her relationships and question her own sense of self. Navigating a web of misunderstandings and hidden agendas, she must ultimately decide what truly matters.

Does The Philadelphia Story have end credit scenes?

No!

The Philadelphia Story does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

Meet the Full Cast and Actors of The Philadelphia Story

Explore the complete cast of The Philadelphia Story, including both lead and supporting actors. Learn who plays each character, discover their past roles and achievements, and find out what makes this ensemble cast stand out in the world of film and television.


Ratings and Reviews for The Philadelphia Story

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Metacritic

96

Metascore

7.6

User Score

TMDB

76

%

User Score

Awards & Nominations for The Philadelphia Story

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Discover all the awards and nominations received by The Philadelphia Story, from Oscars to film festival honors. Learn how The Philadelphia Story and its cast and crew have been recognized by critics and the industry alike.


The 13th Academy Awards 1941

James Stewart
Win

Actor

James Stewart
Katharine Hepburn
Nomination

Actress

Katharine Hepburn
Nomination

Actress in a Supporting Role

Ruth Hussey
George Cukor
Nomination

Directing

George Cukor
Nomination

Outstanding Production

Win

Writing (Screenplay)

Watch Trailers, Clips & Behind-the-Scenes for The Philadelphia Story

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Watch official trailers, exclusive clips, cast interviews, and behind-the-scenes footage from The Philadelphia Story. Dive deeper into the making of the film, its standout moments, and key production insights.


The Philadelphia Story - Trailer

The Philadelphia Story - Original Theatrical Trailer

The Philadelphia Story (1940) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD]

John Lasseter on THE PHILADELPHIA STORY

THE PHILADELPHIA STORY - In Search of Tracy Lord

The Philadelphia Story (1940): Presented by TCM

C.K. Dexter Haven & Tracy Lord Fight About Who She's Marrying | The Philadelphia Story (1940) | TCM

Cars Featured in The Philadelphia Story

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Explore all cars featured in The Philadelphia Story, including their makes, models, scenes they appear in, and their significance to the plot. A must-read for car enthusiasts and movie buffs alike.


Cadillac

1940

Fleetwood 75

Cadillac

1937

Series 60

Cadillac

1937

Series 60

Lincoln

1935

K

Packard

1938

Eight

Packard

1939

One-Twenty

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