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The Philadelphia Story first
opened in 1939 in New York at the Shubert Theatre.
Katherine Hepburn played the lead in the show that
brought her to stardom. Joining her on stage were
the young Shirley Booth as Liz Imbrie, the
photographer and Joseph Cotton who played Dexter
Haven, Tracy's first husband. Cary Grant played
Dexter in the movie hit which remains an all-time
black and white favorite. Grant demanded top billing
and a then colossal salary at $137,000 which he
promptly donated to the British War Relief. A native
Brit, Grant was born Archibald Leech of London,
England.
The movie also starred Jimmy Stewart who won an
Oscar for his role as Mike, the wise cracking
reporter. George Cukor, the leading actress'
favorite director, guided Hepburn back to her
rightful place as "Princess of Tinsel Town" after
she had been dubbed as "box office poison." |
| Lamp-Lite produces the classic
American comedy for the first time for the enjoyment
of our East Texas audiences. |
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The Cast:
| Tracy Lord |
Debbie Berry |
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| Dinah Lord |
Megan
Farrish |
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| Margaret Lord |
Sarah
McMullan |
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| Alexander (Sandy) Lord |
Keith
Aiavolasiti |
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| William (Uncle Willie) Tracy |
Ken
Wood |
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| Seth Lord |
Garland Buffalo |
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| Macaulay (Mike) Connor |
Ken
Untiedt |
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| Elizabeth (Liz) Imbrie |
Lori
Golden |
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| C. K. Dexter Haven |
Robert Adamson |
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| George Kittredge |
Chris
Englert |
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| Thomas |
David
Jones |
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| Elsie |
Michelle McGee |
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| Mac |
Gerry
Peacock |
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| May |
Janet
Simonds |
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