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High Society
1956 112 min United States of America 0+
★7.5
Music, Comedy, Romance
Director: Charles Walters
🎭 Based on
«The Philadelphia Story»
byPhilip Barry
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Description
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.
Budget:
$2.8M
Worldwide:
$8.2M
Starring
Bing Crosby
Actor
Grace Kelly
Actor
Frank Sinatra
Actor
Awards
Academy Awards 1957
— Best Original Song
Academy Awards 1957
— Best Score for a Musical
Key opinion
High Society serves as a frothy, lighthearted musical farewell to Grace Kelly’s Hollywood career. While audiences appreciate the charm of its legendary cast, critics remain divided on whether the film offers meaningful substance or is merely a hollow, decorative showcase.
| Acting | Grace Kelly delivers a distinct and graceful final performance that serves as the film's standout anchor. | |
| Score | The musical numbers featuring icons like Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, and Louis Armstrong provide an enjoyable showcase for fans of the genre. | |
| Screenplay | The plot is widely viewed as thin and frothy, lacking the narrative weight of its predecessor, The Philadelphia Story. | |
| Production | The film's aesthetic is perceived by some as purely decorative and stage-bound, highlighting a tension between high-society glamour and a lack of authentic depth. |