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High Society

High Society

Music · Comedy · Romance · 1956

With socialite Tracy Lord about to remarry, her ex-husband - with the help of a sympathetic reporter - has 48 hours to convince her that she really still loves him.

Movie details

High Society

“They're all together for the first time!”

1956 Music · Comedy · Romance 1h 52m

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6.8 / 10

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With socialite Tracy Lord about to remarry, her ex-husband - with the help of a sympathetic reporter - has 48 hours to convince her that she really still loves him.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Charles Walters

Written by

John Patrick

Bing Crosby

Bing Crosby

C. K. Dexter-Haven

Grace Kelly

Grace Kelly

Tracy Lord

Frank Sinatra

Frank Sinatra

Mike Connor

Celeste Holm

Celeste Holm

Liz Imbrie

John Lund

John Lund

George Kittredge

Louis Calhern

Louis Calhern

Uncle Willie

Sidney Blackmer

Sidney Blackmer

Seth Lord

Court is in session

Put High Society on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Sentimental Softie

“Sincerity is not manipulation.”

The film risks embarrassment to make emotion communal, and that openness is harder than fashionable detachment.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“The strings are showing.”

Every cue tells you exactly what to feel and when, leaving sentiment to do the work character should have done.