Thursday, August 7, 2008

'The Philadelphia Story'

It's amazing watching arguably the greatest actors in the world on one screen.

To me, Cary Grant plays Cary Grant. A lot like George Clooney seems to play himself in a lot of ways in terms of mannerisms, interacting with others, etc.

Katharine Hepburn is clearly fantastic and always exuded a certain class and dignity as a starlet.

But the real classic performances in "The Philadelphia Story" is Jimmy Stewart and Virginia Weidler.

Stewart, certainly, is one of the top 5 actors ever. He's funny and his physical attributes jump off the screen as he lopes around with that gangly frame. He overshadows Hepburn and Grant in this film despite getting third billing.

Weilder plays Hepburn's little sister, Dinah, who serves as some Cupid/imp trying to manipulate everybody. She's not cute, but considering she shares the screen with legends the entire film, she stakes her own claim as being very talented. A most enjoyable role in the film.

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