The Philadelphia Story (dir. George Cukor, 1941)
Friday 13 March 2026, 7:30pm
Cotswold Playhouse, Parliament Street, Stroud, GL5 1LW
We’re excited to be taking part in Stroud Film Festival this year with a special screening of The Philadelphia Story. After being labelled “box office poison” in 1939, Katharine Hepburn famously bought the rights to the Broadway play she was starring in and steered it to the screen, transforming her career and securing the film the Best Picture Oscar in 1940. This sparkling “comedy of remarriage,” with Cary Grant and James Stewart completing the iconic trio, later inspired the musical remake High Society.
With its razor‑sharp script, George Cukor’s elegant direction and three leads at the height of their powers, the film remains as fresh, funny and sophisticated as ever. Our festival director, Charlotte Crofts (Professor of Cinema Arts at UWE Bristol), will introduce the screening with a short contextual talk.
We’re thrilled to be collaborating with Stroud Film Festival to bring this classic to new audiences—hope to see you there.
£8 (£5 under 18)
Duration 1hr 55mins
Cert U
Release date 1940
Directed by George Cukor
Genre Comedy
Origin: United States
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