# The Philadelphia Story (1940)

> A sharp, sparkling comedy of remarriage in which a Philadelphia heiress must choose between social perfection and emotional honesty.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/812

## Facts

- Runtime: 113 min
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
- Director: George Cukor
- Cast: Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, James Stewart, Ruth Hussey, John Howard, Roland Young, John Halliday, Mary Nash
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0032904/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, sophisticated, romantic, classic movie night, date night

## Synopsis

A witty exploration of love and self-discovery unfolds amidst the chaos of a high-society wedding.

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