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    The Philadelphia Story

    by Brian Eggert

    Katharine Hepburn orchestrated one of Hollywood’s all-time comebacks with this classic romantic comedy.

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The Philadelphia Story (1940)

Katharine Hepburn orchestrated one of Hollywood’s all-time comebacks with this classic romantic comedy.

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