"Tracy Lord I played for a year on stage, but nobody made an offer for a movie role in Hollywood. Nobody realized that I was the owner of the work . "
Kate Hepburn.
Philadelphia Story (1940) is the story of Tracy Lord ( Kate Hepburn ) a darling of the high aristocracy who, two years after divorcing her first husband, CK Dexter Heaven ( Cary Grant) is preparing her wedding with a dull and dark but kind promisingly rich, George Kittredge (John Howard ).
When a tabloid magazine learns of the impending wedding celebration, family blackmailing Lord to allow them to cover the ceremony in exchange for not publishing the father of Tracy romance with a dancer.
C. K Dexter, the ex-husband, is responsible for introducing the magazine's reporters, Mike Connor ( James Stewart) and Liz Imbrie (Ruth Hussey ).
When Kate Hepburn appeared in the famous list of "box office poison " voluntarily withdrew the film and took refuge for a while at home with their parents. His production company had terminated the contract and the history of box office failure of films which had appeared, no other work offered. In addition, the public disliked the nickname "Katharine the arrogant."
On his return to the world of acting was devoted to the theater and a work that had been created by his friend Philip Barry . Barry had created Tracy Lord in the image and likeness of her friend Kate, doing a parody of the reputation that the public had of bossy and unfeminine. Representation on Broadway was a success. I can not resist putting this picture of Kate in the Broadway play The Philadelphia Story. Should be put in jail who took this dress costumes for the movie ...
After a year of the Broadway debut the producers began to compete to get the rights to the work and think in new players. For the role of Tracy Lord is thought of Joan Crawford and Norma Shearer Ann Sheridan, actress ever in one year had already been playing Tracy. But the studios, producers and agents were met with a "small pittance" when they tried to buy the rights to the work.
At that time, Kate had a relationship with the aviation tycoon, Howard Hughes , who advised him to buy the rights Philadelphia Story before it was released. Kate thought it was good advice, but at that time did not have that cost $ 30,000. And as she thought, Howard bought them and gave them away.
screenplay adaptation of the two writers were unknown, Donald Ogden Stewart and Waldo Salt . When Kate negotiated with Louis B. Mayer to sell the rights to the Metro, said that began with their best offer, he did not like bargain. Mayer asked who were the screenwriters of the film, but she knew that if he told the names of two complete strangers would be all over. Not only those who were not revealed but the writers made sure they were well paid, knowing that if Mayer discovered that the writers had no name would be paid a pittance. Mayer offered him $ 175,000 and 75,000 for the rights to her for playing the title role. Kate sold the rights to the MGM on the condition of being herself the star and elect the director and actors.
Kate Hepburn.
Philadelphia Story (1940) is the story of Tracy Lord ( Kate Hepburn ) a darling of the high aristocracy who, two years after divorcing her first husband, CK Dexter Heaven ( Cary Grant) is preparing her wedding with a dull and dark but kind promisingly rich, George Kittredge (John Howard ).
When a tabloid magazine learns of the impending wedding celebration, family blackmailing Lord to allow them to cover the ceremony in exchange for not publishing the father of Tracy romance with a dancer.
C. K Dexter, the ex-husband, is responsible for introducing the magazine's reporters, Mike Connor ( James Stewart) and Liz Imbrie (Ruth Hussey ).
When Kate Hepburn appeared in the famous list of "box office poison " voluntarily withdrew the film and took refuge for a while at home with their parents. His production company had terminated the contract and the history of box office failure of films which had appeared, no other work offered. In addition, the public disliked the nickname "Katharine the arrogant."
On his return to the world of acting was devoted to the theater and a work that had been created by his friend Philip Barry . Barry had created Tracy Lord in the image and likeness of her friend Kate, doing a parody of the reputation that the public had of bossy and unfeminine. Representation on Broadway was a success. I can not resist putting this picture of Kate in the Broadway play The Philadelphia Story. Should be put in jail who took this dress costumes for the movie ...
After a year of the Broadway debut the producers began to compete to get the rights to the work and think in new players. For the role of Tracy Lord is thought of Joan Crawford and Norma Shearer Ann Sheridan, actress ever in one year had already been playing Tracy. But the studios, producers and agents were met with a "small pittance" when they tried to buy the rights to the work.
At that time, Kate had a relationship with the aviation tycoon, Howard Hughes , who advised him to buy the rights Philadelphia Story before it was released. Kate thought it was good advice, but at that time did not have that cost $ 30,000. And as she thought, Howard bought them and gave them away.
screenplay adaptation of the two writers were unknown, Donald Ogden Stewart and Waldo Salt . When Kate negotiated with Louis B. Mayer to sell the rights to the Metro, said that began with their best offer, he did not like bargain. Mayer asked who were the screenwriters of the film, but she knew that if he told the names of two complete strangers would be all over. Not only those who were not revealed but the writers made sure they were well paid, knowing that if Mayer discovered that the writers had no name would be paid a pittance. Mayer offered him $ 175,000 and 75,000 for the rights to her for playing the title role. Kate sold the rights to the MGM on the condition of being herself the star and elect the director and actors.
Kate and Howard As director, chose his best friend, George Cukor supporting actors as Clark Gable and Spencer Tracy. The latter two had other commitments, so Mayer suggested to Cary Grant and James Stewart. Kate admitted that Cary Grant should have been his first choice, James Stewart had liked in Ca knight without sword.
Grant chose the role of the ex-husband. According to Kate, Grant was given a choice because it was more difficult to treat. James called
Joseph Mankiewicz, the producer, when he received the script to say that he liked the script and the film but would like to play the role of the journalist. Mankiewicz said that if what James said, " not have to talk to anyone else? " and Mankiewicz told that this was the role assigned to him from the beginning.
The producer said it was vital that there were two male actors who were in a high point of his career to counter the bad reputation of his leading lady, just in case ...
formed
And what to me is the most perfect trio in the history of cinema in a movie, Hepburn's character, charisma and natural Grant Stewart.
The film was removed a character in the play, the brother of Tracy. Mankiewciz words of two characters merged into one, the ex-husband and brother Tracy, it was originally her brother who introduced to journalists at the home of the Lord. In the film several times referred to Tracy's brother, but never appears. So to give more prominence Grant became a strange pastiche of characters.
interpretative chemistry between Grant and Hepburn was already well proven in other movies like The Bringing Up Baby or live to enjoy, both box office flops, of course. But the chemistry between Hepburn and Stewart emerged beat that had with Grant. The scene in which both were drunk at the pool is legendary in the film.
Although the beginnings of the relationship between Stewart and Hepburn were a little strange. James and Kate flew understand much about aviation so she told him if he could fly one day with him. According to him, Kate never stopped talking and he went crazy. James was eager to say "shut up" but knowing that the chemistry of the film said nothing could be damaged.
" Cary envied for being able to give a good push in that first scene of The Philadelphia Story. I certainly would not have done o, p ut there was a time when I could not help but feel like it, particularly when the plane landed . "James Stewart.
The famous push that gives Dexter K C. Tracy Lord in the beginning of the movie was dumb strategy Cukor. In the first movie of Kate, also Cukor, it was down the stairs with a white dress to impress the audience. You know that first impressions ... In this occasion, knowing that the audience had thought that the best hobby in the public way "swallow" Kate Cary Grant would give him the boost that they had wanted to give.
The result of three monumental actors and actress known as "director of actresses" could have no other result than brilliant. While James Stewart qualified that Cukor was a director of actors, which helped him more than Kate, because according to him "needed it more. "
also encouraged actors to improvise. Stewart improvised without telling anyone in a scene with Grant. In the scene in question, Mike Connor, drunk, having a conversation with Cary Grant and James Stewart suddenly started to simulate an attack of hiccups. To which Grant responded with a "forgiveness " and continued recording.
"Once filnalizada the scene, Cary showed his respect for my hiccups. I think our friendship was founded back in the attack of hiccups ." James Stewart.
All Philadelphia Story scenes were filmed at once. Only 8 weeks were needed.
This trio of aces and well worth the director the film is so respectable that remains to this day. Culturally is considered one of the best comedies of all time. Do you think that if not for its cast, it would be as mythical?
is undeniable, in my opinion, it has aged badly. Kate's character based on his comedy, which supposedly is a liberated woman, arrogant and as a result, a tomboy. Today, a woman can be released, arrogant and do not have to stop being female. Tracy Lord is supposed to arrogant to be "tame" and make it submissive and therein lies the humor of her character. Her father, her ex-husband and her fiance will make you look constantly going astray. It is almost embarrassing scene in which the father (John Halliday ) makes mourn and to convince that there is a loving daughter and, therefore, he has an affair with a dancer.
Today, not only no fun to try to appease the "free spirit" or the strong character of a woman but not sense or purpose.
Moreover, Grant's character, CK Dexter, in and out continuously until it reaches the screen be a bit subrrealista its role in history. Thanks to his talent and charisma will be thrown over.
Then there is the character of journalist Liz Imbrie, who waits for his object of desire, Mike Connors is decided whether or not Tracy, totally submissive, resigned, somewhat insulting.
Then there is the mother of Tracy, another such dances, defends his horns with complete pride. For me the varnished from time to time ... And of course, try, like everyone, that Tracy is an ewe more.
On the other hand, we are introduced to Tracy as a liberated woman, "released by what? Why has spread?, Why give bad answers? I do not understand.
Not to mention the little sister, he saw a girl so odious from the small demon The Smear .
Grant chose the role of the ex-husband. According to Kate, Grant was given a choice because it was more difficult to treat. James called
Joseph Mankiewicz, the producer, when he received the script to say that he liked the script and the film but would like to play the role of the journalist. Mankiewicz said that if what James said, " not have to talk to anyone else? " and Mankiewicz told that this was the role assigned to him from the beginning.
The producer said it was vital that there were two male actors who were in a high point of his career to counter the bad reputation of his leading lady, just in case ...
formed
And what to me is the most perfect trio in the history of cinema in a movie, Hepburn's character, charisma and natural Grant Stewart.
The film was removed a character in the play, the brother of Tracy. Mankiewciz words of two characters merged into one, the ex-husband and brother Tracy, it was originally her brother who introduced to journalists at the home of the Lord. In the film several times referred to Tracy's brother, but never appears. So to give more prominence Grant became a strange pastiche of characters.
interpretative chemistry between Grant and Hepburn was already well proven in other movies like The Bringing Up Baby or live to enjoy, both box office flops, of course. But the chemistry between Hepburn and Stewart emerged beat that had with Grant. The scene in which both were drunk at the pool is legendary in the film.
Although the beginnings of the relationship between Stewart and Hepburn were a little strange. James and Kate flew understand much about aviation so she told him if he could fly one day with him. According to him, Kate never stopped talking and he went crazy. James was eager to say "shut up" but knowing that the chemistry of the film said nothing could be damaged. " Cary envied for being able to give a good push in that first scene of The Philadelphia Story. I certainly would not have done o, p ut there was a time when I could not help but feel like it, particularly when the plane landed . "James Stewart.
The famous push that gives Dexter K C. Tracy Lord in the beginning of the movie was dumb strategy Cukor. In the first movie of Kate, also Cukor, it was down the stairs with a white dress to impress the audience. You know that first impressions ... In this occasion, knowing that the audience had thought that the best hobby in the public way "swallow" Kate Cary Grant would give him the boost that they had wanted to give.
The result of three monumental actors and actress known as "director of actresses" could have no other result than brilliant. While James Stewart qualified that Cukor was a director of actors, which helped him more than Kate, because according to him "needed it more. " also encouraged actors to improvise. Stewart improvised without telling anyone in a scene with Grant. In the scene in question, Mike Connor, drunk, having a conversation with Cary Grant and James Stewart suddenly started to simulate an attack of hiccups. To which Grant responded with a "forgiveness " and continued recording.
"Once filnalizada the scene, Cary showed his respect for my hiccups. I think our friendship was founded back in the attack of hiccups ." James Stewart.
All Philadelphia Story scenes were filmed at once. Only 8 weeks were needed.
This trio of aces and well worth the director the film is so respectable that remains to this day. Culturally is considered one of the best comedies of all time. Do you think that if not for its cast, it would be as mythical?
is undeniable, in my opinion, it has aged badly. Kate's character based on his comedy, which supposedly is a liberated woman, arrogant and as a result, a tomboy. Today, a woman can be released, arrogant and do not have to stop being female. Tracy Lord is supposed to arrogant to be "tame" and make it submissive and therein lies the humor of her character. Her father, her ex-husband and her fiance will make you look constantly going astray. It is almost embarrassing scene in which the father (John Halliday ) makes mourn and to convince that there is a loving daughter and, therefore, he has an affair with a dancer.
Today, not only no fun to try to appease the "free spirit" or the strong character of a woman but not sense or purpose.
Moreover, Grant's character, CK Dexter, in and out continuously until it reaches the screen be a bit subrrealista its role in history. Thanks to his talent and charisma will be thrown over.
Then there is the character of journalist Liz Imbrie, who waits for his object of desire, Mike Connors is decided whether or not Tracy, totally submissive, resigned, somewhat insulting.
Then there is the mother of Tracy, another such dances, defends his horns with complete pride. For me the varnished from time to time ... And of course, try, like everyone, that Tracy is an ewe more.
On the other hand, we are introduced to Tracy as a liberated woman, "released by what? Why has spread?, Why give bad answers? I do not understand.
Not to mention the little sister, he saw a girl so odious from the small demon The Smear .
short, it's time, this in my "little" personal analysis of The Philadelphia Story, a film that has some of lime and sand and so many others who are lucky to hide behind great performances and a script that starts smiles but no laughs. Perhaps in his season starts but is now seriously outdated.
Donald Ogden Stewart won the Oscar for Best Screenplay, James Stewart won an Oscar for Best Actor (some say they gave because he had by Knight Without a Sword, who knows ...) and Kate Hepburn traced his career. Perhaps we could say that The Philadelphia Story was for Kate Hepburn what About Eve was for Bette Davis.
"no history of Philadelphia, Phil and Howard, my life would have been very different. I would have gone ahead, but maybe my career would not have done ." Kate Hepburn.
Well, is justified.
A greeting to all =)
Quotations Katharine Hepburn and James Stewart have been extracted from " Katharine Hepburn.'s Biography" . Charlotte Chandler.
PS: I leave a link to a post I wrote about the biography of Kate Hepburn cited in the blog to collaborate:
link
Donald Ogden Stewart won the Oscar for Best Screenplay, James Stewart won an Oscar for Best Actor (some say they gave because he had by Knight Without a Sword, who knows ...) and Kate Hepburn traced his career. Perhaps we could say that The Philadelphia Story was for Kate Hepburn what About Eve was for Bette Davis.
"no history of Philadelphia, Phil and Howard, my life would have been very different. I would have gone ahead, but maybe my career would not have done ." Kate Hepburn.
Well, is justified.
A greeting to all =)
Quotations Katharine Hepburn and James Stewart have been extracted from " Katharine Hepburn.'s Biography" . Charlotte Chandler.
PS: I leave a link to a post I wrote about the biography of Kate Hepburn cited in the blog to collaborate:
link
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