High Society
1956 · Movie · NR · 112 min · ★ 6.8 · 74% critics
A socialite is days away from a new wedding, but her ex-husband—working with a sympathetic reporter—tries to convince her she still has feelings for him. With time running out, romance collides with public attention as plans and loyalties get tested.
Based on The Philadelphia Story
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Details
- Years
- 1956
- Release date
- 1956-07-17
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 112 min
- Critic score
- 74/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.8/10 (266 votes)
About
You’ll probably enjoy this bright musical remake if you want glamour and memorable songs—especially with Crosby, Sinatra, and Armstrong—Not for you if you want the sharp wit of The Philadelphia Story or prefer a more serious, less song-driven romance.
Pros: music-first fun; glamorous lead; standout performances | Cons: uneven chemistry; dated pacing; divisive remake
Themes
- jazz singer or musician
- musical
- rhode island
- divorcee
- screwball comedy
- socialite
- ex-husband ex-wife relationship
- ex spouses
- society wedding
- comedy of remarriage
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Original Musical Score · 1957 · nominated
Cast & crew
Bing Crosby
as C. K. Dexter-Haven
Grace Kelly
as Tracy Lord
Frank Sinatra
as Mike Connor
Celeste Holm
as Liz Imbrie
John Lund
as George Kittredge
Louis Calhern
as Uncle Willie
Sidney Blackmer
as Seth Lord
Louis Armstrong
as Louis Armstrong
Margalo Gillmore
as Mrs. Lord
Lydia Reed
as Caroline Lord
Directed by Charles Walters