Review 343: The Philadelphia Story

The Philadelphia Story is a riotously and infectiously funny, witty, touching and intelligent comedy and an absolute classic.

Based on the play of the same name by Philip Barry, Tracy Lord (Katharine Hepburn), is a Philadelphia socialite who has split from her husband, C.K. Dexter Haven (Cary Grant), due both to his drinking and to her overly demanding nature. As Tracy prepares to wed the wealthy George Kittredge (John Howard), she crosses paths with both Dexter and prying reporter Macaulay Connor (James Stewart). Unclear about her feelings for all three men, Tracy must decide whom she truly loves.

The plot is an unqualified masterpiece, at the time of it's release it delt with serious subject matter such as marriage and love. 

Director George Cukor's direction is   

It's also a triumph of acting, Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant and James Stewart