High Society
- Directed by: Charles Walters
- Starring: Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Grace Kelly, Louis Armstrong, Celeste Holm, John Lund, Louis Calhern, Margalo Gillmore, Sidney Blackmer, Gordon Richards
- Genre: Musical & Performing Arts
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- Theater Release: 01/17/1956
- Video Release: 05/13/2008
Synopsis
Porter adds the tunes and Sinatra adds the ring-a-ding to this swinging musical remake of The Philadelphia Story. A prim socialite (Kelly in her last role before becoming Her Serene Highness) finds herself in a the middle of a comic mess when her ex-husband (Crosby) and an amorous reporter (Sinatra) come to cover the preparations for her upcoming wedding. Adding to the tension is her skirt-chasing father, who's also returned home for the ceremony. The resulting confusion--and several potent drinks--melt the ice princess's frosty exterior. It isn't long before she sees through her society-climbing fiancee, and warms up again to her crooning jazz musician ex-husband. Rare chance to see rivals Crosby and Sinatra together. Includes such hit numbers as "True Love," "You're Sensational," and "Did You Evah." Academy Award Nominations: 3, including Best Motion Picture Story.
Porter adds the tunes and Sinatra adds the ring-a-ding to this swinging musical remake of The Philadelphia Story. A prim socialite (Kelly in her last role before becoming Her Serene Highness) finds herself in a the middle of a comic mess when her ex-husband (Crosby) and an amorous reporter (Sinatra) come to cover the preparations for her upcoming wedding. Adding to the tension is her skirt-chasing father, who's also returned home for the ceremony. The resulting confusion--and several potent drinks--melt the ice princess's frosty exterior. It isn't long before she sees through her society-climbing fiancee, and warms up again to her crooning jazz musician ex-husband. Rare chance to see rivals Crosby and Sinatra together. Includes such hit numbers as "True Love," "You're Sensational," and "Did You Evah." Academy Award Nominations: 3, including Best Motion Picture Story.
Production Notes
Grace Kelly made her final screen acting appearance in "High Society."
Film is a musical remake of "The Philadelphia Story."
Shot in VistaVision; Perspecta Sound; color by Technicolor.
Grace Kelly made her final screen acting appearance in "High Society."
Film is a musical remake of "The Philadelphia Story."
Shot in VistaVision; Perspecta Sound; color by Technicolor.
Reviews
"...Hollywood hokum at its most magically, glossily simple -- watch it and be happy to the tips of your toes..." (Total Film)
"...Hollywood hokum at its most magically, glossily simple -- watch it and be happy to the tips of your toes..." (Total Film)
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