The Philadelphia Story (play)
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This article is about the play. For the film adaptation, see The Philadelphia Story (film).
The Philadelphia Story is a 1939 American comic play by Philip Barry. It tells the story of a socialite whose wedding plans are complicated by the simultaneous arrival of her ex-husband and an attractive journalist. Written as a vehicle for Katharine Hepburn, its success marked a reversal of fortunes for the actress, who was one of the film stars deemed "box office poison" in 1938.[citation needed]
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The Philadelphia Story | |
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Written by | Philip Barry |
Date premiered | March 28, 1939 (1939-03-28) |
Place premiered | Shubert Theatre, New York City |
Original language | English |
Subject | Love, marriage, divorce |
Genre | Comedy |
Setting | The suburbs of Philadelphia in the 1930s |
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