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The Philadelphia Story

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The Philadelphia Story
© 1940 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) − All right reserved.

The Philadelphia Story

Poster for the movie "The Philadelphia Story"
Release Date  5 December 1940 (1 h 52 min)
Directed by  George Cukor
Writer 
Composer  Franz Waxman
Genres  Comedy, Romance
Country   United States of America
Rating 
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Synopsis and Details

Philadelphia heiress Tracy Lord throws out her playboy husband C.K. Dexter Haven shortly after their marriage. Two years later, Tracy is about to marry respectable George Kittredge whilst Dexter has been working for "Spy" magazine. Dexter arrives at the Lord mansion the day before the wedding with journalist Mike Connor and photographer Liz Imbrie, determined to spoil things.

  • Year of production  1940
  • Release Date  5 December 1940
  • Local Release Date  5 December 1940
  • Revenue  0
  • Budget  0
  • Language  English


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Broadway's howling year-run comedy hit of the snooty society beauty who slipped and fell - IN LOVE!

Philadelphia heiress Tracy Lord throws out her playboy husband C.K. Dexter Haven shortly after their marriage. Two years later, Tracy is about to marry respectable George Kittredge whilst Dexter has been working for "Spy" magazine. Dexter arrives at the Lord mansion the day before the wedding with journalist Mike Connor and photographer Liz Imbrie, determined to spoil things.


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  • TMDb ID  981
  • Original Title  The Philadelphia Story
  • Release Date  5 December 1940
  • Local Release Date  5 December 1940
  • Runtime  1 h 52 min
  • Production  Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
  • Country   United States of America
  • Languages  English
  • Genres  Comedy, Romance
  • Director  George Cukor
  • Producer  Joseph L. Mankiewicz
  • Director of Photography  Joseph Ruttenberg
  • Original Music Composer  Franz Waxman
  • Author 
  • Writer 
  • Certification  NR
  • Budget  0
  • Revenue  0
  • IMDb Id  tt0032904
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Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

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Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
© 1939 Columbia Pictures − All right reserved.

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

Poster for the movie "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington"
Release Date  19 October 1939 (2 h 09 min)
Directed by  Frank Capra
Writer 
Composer  Dimitri Tiomkin
Genres  Comedy, Drama
Country   United States of America
Rating 
Not rated yet!

Synopsis and Details

Naive and idealistic Jefferson Smith, leader of the Boy Rangers, is appointed to the United States Senate by the puppet governor of his state. He soon discovers, upon going to Washington, many shortcomings of the political process as his earnest goal of a national boys' camp leads to a conflict with the state political boss.

  • Year of production  1939
  • Release Date  19 October 1939
  • Local Release Date  19 October 1939
  • Revenue  $9,600,000
  • Budget  $1,500,000
  • Language  English


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Overview

Romance, drama, laughter and heartbreak... created out of the very heart and soil of America!

Naive and idealistic Jefferson Smith, leader of the Boy Rangers, is appointed to the United States Senate by the puppet governor of his state. He soon discovers, upon going to Washington, many shortcomings of the political process as his earnest goal of a national boys' camp leads to a conflict with the state political boss.


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  • TMDb ID  3083
  • Original Title  Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
  • Release Date  19 October 1939
  • Local Release Date  19 October 1939
  • Runtime  2 h 09 min
  • Production  Columbia Pictures
  • Country   United States of America
  • Languages  English
  • Genres  Comedy, Drama
  • Director  Frank Capra
  • Producer  Frank Capra
  • Director of Photography  Joseph Walker
  • Original Music Composer  Dimitri Tiomkin
  • Author 
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  • Certification 
  • Budget  $1,500,000
  • Revenue  $9,600,000
  • IMDb Id  tt0031679
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Dimitri Tiomkin

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Frank Capra

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Duck Soup

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Duck Soup
© 1933 Paramount Pictures − All right reserved.

Duck Soup

Poster for the movie "Duck Soup"
Release Date  17 November 1933 (1 h 08 min)
Directed by  Leo McCarey
Writer  Bert Kalmar, Harry Ruby
Composer  John Leipold
Genres  Comedy, Music
Country   United States of America
Rating 
Not rated yet!

Synopsis and Details

Rufus T. Firefly is named president/dictator of bankrupt Freedonia and declares war on neighboring Sylvania over the love of wealthy Mrs. Teasdale.

  • Year of production  1933
  • Release Date  17 November 1933
  • Local Release Date  17 November 1933
  • Revenue  0
  • Budget  0
  • Language  English


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War Is Swell ...when the Marx Brothers are in it. They'll be out of the trenches by Christmas...if the food doesn't improve

Rufus T. Firefly is named president/dictator of bankrupt Freedonia and declares war on neighboring Sylvania over the love of wealthy Mrs. Teasdale.


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  • TMDb ID  3063
  • Original Title  Duck Soup
  • Release Date  17 November 1933
  • Local Release Date  17 November 1933
  • Runtime  1 h 08 min
  • Production  Paramount Pictures
  • Country   United States of America
  • Languages  English
  • Genres  Comedy, Music
  • Director  Leo McCarey
  • Producer  Herman J. Mankiewicz
  • Director of Photography  Henry Sharp
  • Original Music Composer  John Leipold
  • Author 
  • Writer  Bert Kalmar, Harry Ruby
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  • Budget  0
  • Revenue  0
  • IMDb Id  tt0023969
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