High Society (1956) Reviews
- Starring:
- Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly, (more)
- Director(s):
- Charles Walters
- Category:
- Comedy
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5 out of 5 people found this review helpful This one was cute, funny and musical. I happen to like all the actors and actresses in this version of The Phildelphia Story. I even watched several scenes a few times. Must be nice to live the life ... Read More This one was cute, funny and musical. I happen to like all the actors and actresses in this version of The Phildelphia Story. I even watched several scenes a few times. Must be nice to live the life of the idle rich at times!
The original Philadelphia story is terrific too! Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful Not too bad. In fact, I was more entertained by this remake of Philadephia Story then the original. I especially liked the musical numbers. Overall, a worthwhile way to spend a couple hours. I will ... Read More Not too bad. In fact, I was more entertained by this remake of Philadephia Story then the original. I especially liked the musical numbers. Overall, a worthwhile way to spend a couple hours. I will say though, that I didn't feel like some of the acting was as good or the story as tight in this one... but that was probably because of some of the tightening up that had to be done to allow time for the musical numbers. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful In the golden age of high cinema, when the robber-barons were out of fashion but fresh in people's minds, consummate music icons Bing Crosby, Louis Armstrong, and Frank Sinatra collide to create the ... Read More In the golden age of high cinema, when the robber-barons were out of fashion but fresh in people's minds, consummate music icons Bing Crosby, Louis Armstrong, and Frank Sinatra collide to create the most sensational musical to hit the silver screen. They really go over the top in this charming, fun musical version of The Philadelphia Story, inspiring Grace Kelly to overcome a previously untested ear and debut her delightful voice in a duet with old crooner, Crosby. A witty, insightful, comedic look at love, life, - and of course class envy! Do not miss this masterpiece that is sure to please. Absolutely fabulous, fantastic fun! Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful When Grace Kelly wrapped her final day of shooting on "High Society", she walked away from film production and took on the daunting job of representing truly High Society as Princess Grace of Monaco. ... Read More When Grace Kelly wrapped her final day of shooting on "High Society", she walked away from film production and took on the daunting job of representing truly High Society as Princess Grace of Monaco. Her film career spanned all of four years and left the viewing public craving more.
As fine an actress as she was, the film "High Society" was a creditable showcase for her talents but was rather lightweight as movies go. Still, I find the movie immensely viewable, having watched more than a dozen times.
As everyone knows, the film is "Philadelphia Story" set to music, brilliantly written by Philip Barry and John Patrick. The songs are terrific and fit the comedy to a tee. Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby work and play together beautifully. Indeed, the ensemble works flawlessly to make "High Society" a splendid, if somewhat dated, musical comedy. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful Just before she married Prince Rainier and became Princess of Monaco, Grace Kelly made this movie. Watch for her huge engagement ring--the real thing from her royal fiance! The film is very ... Read More Just before she married Prince Rainier and became Princess of Monaco, Grace Kelly made this movie. Watch for her huge engagement ring--the real thing from her royal fiance! The film is very entertaining: Cole Porter's music is its best feature. For a very different film that also stars Grace Kelly and Bing Crosby, check out "The Country Girl." There, both actors show a wider range of character and emotion in a serious story. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
2 out of 3 people found this review helpful I love this movie. Its fun and charming. Frank and Grace are at their best. My favorite number is when Bing and Frank
sing together. There is no need for purpose in this movie..just sit back, and ... Read More I love this movie. Its fun and charming. Frank and Grace are at their best. My favorite number is when Bing and Frank
sing together. There is no need for purpose in this movie..just sit back, and smile. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful A musical version of "A Philadelphia Story". Just as enjoyable as the orginal if not more. And of course, the musical stylings of Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, and Louis Armstrong make for a wonderful ... Read More A musical version of "A Philadelphia Story". Just as enjoyable as the orginal if not more. And of course, the musical stylings of Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, and Louis Armstrong make for a wonderful time! Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful Its odd seeing a movie where Frank Sinatra does not have the lead, but he did a good job playing a reporter. Grace Kelly plays a snobby rich girl who divorces her husband (Bing Crosby) for an uptight ... Read More Its odd seeing a movie where Frank Sinatra does not have the lead, but he did a good job playing a reporter. Grace Kelly plays a snobby rich girl who divorces her husband (Bing Crosby) for an uptight guy such as herself. Both Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra did a well job playing their characters, I wasn't so impressed with Grace Kelly. See for yourself. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful What a wonderful, beautiful graceful (npi) actress Grace Kelly was but what an embarrassing vehicle to display it. The story was silly and nonsensical with great lapses of logic and continuity. It ... Read More What a wonderful, beautiful graceful (npi) actress Grace Kelly was but what an embarrassing vehicle to display it. The story was silly and nonsensical with great lapses of logic and continuity. It seemed as though Bing Crosby, Grace, and Frank Sinatra were on contract and had to clack out another film whether it made sense or not. Bing Crosby sings in the film but he could have saved his pipes for something more worthy of his voice--what a foolish and unecessary introduction into the film--it had no purpose whatsoever. And Grace's father in the film stands and delivers the most preachy, cold and sterile remarks to his daughter that he seems like a stone statue. Were it not for her flawless beauty this film would have been a total waste. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No |
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