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The Philadelphia Story
Sophisticated comedy classic in which a wealthy socialite's wedding plans are thrown into disarray by the arrival of her playboy ex-husband.
A sparkling, sophisticated comedy classic about a bored heiress destined for marriage to a stuffy executive, whose wedding plans are thrown into disarray by the arrival of her dashing playboy ex-husband. What follows is a hilarious observation of life and love among the wealthy, as the family gradually comes to realise the importance of integrity and true values.
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Sat 12 Aug 201714:20
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Franz Waxman
The Philadelphia Story (Main Title)
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Tracy Lord | Katharine Hepburn |
| CK Dexter Haven | Cary Grant |
| Macaulay Connor | James Stewart |
| Elizabeth Imbrie | Ruth Hussey |
| Dinah Lord | Virginia Weidler |
| George Kittredge | John Howard |
| Uncle Willie | Roland Young |
| Seth Lord | John Halliday |
| Margaret Lord | Mary Nash |
| Sidney Kidd | Henry Daniell |
| Director | George Cukor |
| Producer | Joseph L Mankiewicz |
| Writer | Donald Ogden Stewart |
Broadcasts
- Sat 12 May 200713:40BBC Two except East & Yorkshire
- Sun 3 Aug 201412:50BBC Two except East, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
- Sat 11 Apr 201514:40BBC Two Northern Ireland, England, Wales & HD only
- Sun 28 Feb 201614:50BBC Two England, Wales & HD only
- Sun 28 Feb 201616:10BBC Two Scotland
- Sat 12 Aug 201714:20BBC Two except East, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
