The Philadelphia Story
by Philip Barryliterary work· published 1939
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The Philadelphia Story is a 1939 American comic play by Philip Barry. It tells the story of a socialite whose wedding plans are complicated by the simultaneous arrival of her ex-husband and an attractive journalist. The character of Tracy Lord was inspired by Helen Hope Montgomery Scott, a Philadelphia socialite known for her hijinks, who had married a friend of playwright Philip Barry. Barry wrote The Philadelphia Story specifically for Katharine Hepburn, who ended up not only starring in but also financially backing the play, forgoing a salary in return for a percentage of the play's profits. Produced by the Theatre Guild, The Philadelphia Story opened on March 28, 1939, at the Shubert Theatre in New York City, and closed on March 30, 1940.
Adaptations (3)
The Philadelphia Story has been adapted into 3 films, from 1940 to 1959.
The Philadelphia Story1940 · film · 112 min · dir. George Cukor · IMDb ↗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.
High Society1956 · film · 111 min · dir. Charles Walters · IMDb ↗With socialite Tracy Lord about to remarry, her ex-husband - with the help of a sympathetic reporter - has 48 hours to convince her that she really still loves him.
The Philadelphia Story1959 · film · 90 min · dir. Fielder Cook · IMDb ↗IMDb5.7Romantic comedy concerns the hi-jinks involved in the remarriage of a high society girl.
