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Quick Info

Rating

7.6/10

Release1940

Runtime1h 53m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

RevenueN/A

Production

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Movie

The Philadelphia Story

1940

1h 53m

7.6

Comedy

Romance

Synopsis

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.

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