Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on August 19, 2024

It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 600. To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. This week’s musical: High Society...   read more

Love Letters to Old Hollywood Posted by Michaela on November 9, 2016

The first thing that comes to mind when you think of High Society is probably its predecessor, The Philadelphia Story. Every classic film fan has their own opinion about which is better, what works and doesn't work in the other, et cetera. I'm not really interested in that. Instead of...   read more

The Blonde At The Film Posted by Cameron on April 27, 2016

via: http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/78008/High-Society/#tcmarcp-148108 Unless otherwise noted, all images are my own. High Society is a musical version of The Philadelphia Story (1941), which was based on a 1939 play by Philip Barry. He wrote it with Katharine Hepburn in mind, which was great timing   read more

The Blonde At The Film Posted by Cameron on April 27, 2016

via: http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/78008/High-Society/#tcmarcp-148108 Unless otherwise noted, all images are my own. High Society is a musical version of The Philadelphia Story (1941), which was based on a 1939 play by Philip Barry. He wrote it with Katharine Hepburn in mind, which was great timing   read more

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on April 13, 2016

High Society Directed by Charles Walters Written by John Patrick from a play by Phillio Barry 1956/USA Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Sol C. Siegel Productions, Bing Crosby Productions First viewing/Netflix rental #327 of 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die It would take quite some remake to match up t   read more

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on October 11, 2015

Remakes are, in general. something peopled tend to avoid, because the concept itself doesn’t really have a good reputation. However, there are some exceptions. Sometimes, the remake can be as good as the original film, sometimes it can even be better! Well, that’s all a matter of tastes   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on August 6, 2013

I realize I’m a day late starting Summer Under the Stars (Otto Preminger will show up later this afternoon).  Kicking us off is the lovely Grace Kelly with High Society.  A bit of background with Kelly and I: This is the second movie of hers I’ve seen.  I reviewed Dial...   read more

The Vintage Cameo Posted by Emily on May 29, 2013

Well, that’ll teach me to actually read the synopses before seeing the movie: I got about 5 minutes into High Society thinking, “Hmm, this is awfully similar to The Philadelphia Story before realizing that–well, yes, that’s because it IS The Philadelphia Story. I tend to avoi   read more

Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on July 15, 2012

For the most part, I am not a fan of film remakes and am certainly against the remaking of great classic films.  There’s just no need for it.  Remakes are very rarely any good – especially when compared to the originals.  My feeling is leave our classics alone and expose new...   read more

Critica Retro Posted by Lê on November 9, 2011

Alta Sociedade / High Society (1956) É preciso um trio de peso para fazer frente aos protagonistas da primeira versão da história, levada às telas em 1940 com o título “Núpcias de Escândalo / The Philadelphia Story”: Katharine Hepburn, James Stewart e Cary Grant. O elenco foi, de fa   read more

Critica Retro Posted by Lê on November 9, 2011

Alta Sociedade / High Society (1956) É preciso um trio de peso para fazer frente aos protagonistas da primeira versão da história, levada às telas em 1940 com o título “Núpcias de Escândalo / The Philadelphia Story”: Katharine Hepburn, James Stewart e Cary Grant. O elenco foi, de   read more

MacGuffin Movies Posted by RBuccicone on October 29, 2010

High Society (1956)      I have always considered myself a fan of musicals, but in recent years I have discovered I am a bit choosy on that front. For instance, I cannot stand The Sound of Music or South Pacific and was fairly bored with The King and I. If...   read more

Critica Retro Posted by Lê on November 30, -0001

Alta Sociedade / High Society (1956) É preciso um trio de peso para fazer frente aos protagonistas da primeira versão da história, levada às telas em 1940 com o título “Núpcias de Escândalo / The Philadelphia Story”: Katharine Hepburn, James Stewart e Cary Grant. O elenco foi, de   read more