Foolish Notion
Philip Barry
The Philadelphia Story
by Philip Barry
Broadway
Highlights
What readers are saying
Readers appreciate the witty dialogue and engaging characters in the play, often finding it a delightful and humorous read. Many enjoy the nuances and richness of the language, noting the differences between the play and its film adaptation. However, some critiques point to issues with the plot and characters that feel outdated or underdeveloped.
Witty and sparkling dialogueEngaging charactersDelightful reading experienceHumor transcends timePlot and characters feel outdated
Synopsis
Twenty-four hours in the life of a Philadelphia belle, during which she discards an about-to-be second husband to remarry her first mate.
Press Reviews
"The play is well written... a well-crafted coy work in which the attitudes of a family of very wealthy Philadelphia blue bloods are contrasted to the sense and sensibility of a couple of hard-working members of the perennial middle class."
— The New York Times
"Barry’s lively script is hard not to be taken with... Barry’s snappy, often very funny language continues to delight... an altogether amusing time."
— DC Theater Arts
"Funny, intelligent and thoroughly enjoyable... This stylistic romantic comedy is superbly written in the glossy upper-class language befitting the idle over-educated rich... a clever, well-played comedy of manners."
— Chicago Critic
Characters
| Character |
|---|
Elizabeth Imbrie |
Thomas |
C. K. Dexter Haven |
George Kittredge |
Edward |
Macaulay Connor |
Mike |
Tracy Samatha Lord |
Seth Lord |
Dinah Lord |
William Tracy |
Mac |
May |
Alexander Lord |
Elsie |
Videos
Hepburn & Stewart in "The Philadelphia Story"
Publication
PublisherSamuel French
Year1969
BindingPaperback
EditionExtensive Underlining/highlighting
Pages136
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780573613975
ISBN-100573613974
LCCPS3503.A648 P5 1969
The Philadelphia Story is a American comedy play written by Philip Barry and published by Samuel French (1969).
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Extensive Underlining/highlighting
Samuel French · 1969 · 136 pp
From C$28.47 total
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