Compare Prices
Postage & Packaging: £1.​24
Postage & Packaging: £0.​00
Postage & Packaging: £1.​21
SHOPPING > DVDs > Musicals & Music Films > High Society (DVD) > Reviews

High Society (DVD)

from (8 offers) · Product Information

High Society (DVD)

Quote-start

Oh what could have been...

Quote-end

4 Apr 6th, 2005 

13 Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful

Advantages:
Good to have this feel - good musical on DVD

Disadvantages:
Deserves a Special Edition

Recommendable Yes:

Detailed rating:

Did you enjoy it?

Characters / Performances

Soundtrack

How does it compare to similar films?

staceyvm

staceyvm

About me:

Holy Rusted Metal, Batman!

Member since:29.07.2004

Reviews:43

Members who trust:8

Please don't misunderstand my title for this review - High Society is a wonderful film, with a warm, feel-good atmosphere, but while it's nice to have on DVD, this movie could have supported a special edition, much like the recent SE of 'Singin' in the Rain'.

The movie begins with the Lord family gathered at their Newport estate to celebrate the forthcoming wedding of Tracy, the ice-goddess daughter of the clan (the stunning Grace Kelly). The problem is, Tracy's father, Seth Lord, has been caught in flagrante with a ballet dancer and Tracy's ex-huband lives right next door. CK Dexter Haven (Bing Crosby, as ever) is determined to win back the affections of his ex-wife, whom he is still in love with, but is hampered by the arrival of Mike Connor (Frank Sinatra, always a better actor than singer) and Liz Imbrie (Celeste Holm, at her comedic best), reporters who are covering the wedding in exchange for keeping Seth's story out of 'Spy' magazine.

As she is affected by her attraction to Mike Connor and the realisation that she still has feelings for Dexter, Tracy's icy facade begins to crack and she remembers that her marriage was not as bad as it seemed. With her wedding day looming can she accept that people are only human and step down from her marble pedestal?

Accompanied by a sparkling Cole Porter score, this retelling of 'The Philadephia Story' practically sizzles with such numbers as 'True Love', 'Who wants to be a millionaire' and 'Well Did You Evah?' and truly stands the test of time.

The film quality and audio on this DVD are excellent but, as I said, there could have been more features and background information, particularly given the parallel events of Grace Kelly's engagement to Ranier of Monaco while this movie was being filmed.

All in all highly recommended for good, family entertainment. 

How helpful would this review be to a person making a buying decision? Rating guidelines

exceptional

very helpful

helpful

somewhat helpful

not helpful

off topic

Products you might be interested in »

Rodgers And Hammerstein (Box Set) (DVD)

Rodgers And Hammerstein (Box Set) (DVD)

Music / Performing Arts - Original Language: English - Classification: Parental Guidance

Rate it now

Buy now for only £ 13.68

Dirty Pretty Things - Puffing On A Coffin Nail - Live At The Forum (DVD)

Dirty Pretty Things - Puffing On A Coffin Nail - Live At The Forum (DVD)

Music / Performing Arts - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over

User reviews (3)

Buy now for only £ 4.07

Acorn Antiques (DVD)

Acorn Antiques (DVD)

Music / Performing Arts, Comedy - Director: Trevor Nunn, Geoffrey Posner - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over, Parental Guidance - Starring: Duncan Preston, Celia Imrie, Julie Walters, Victoria Wood, Jim Broadbent

User reviews (3)

Buy now for only £ 5.45

The Rocky Horror Picture Show / Shock Treatment (DVD)

The Rocky Horror Picture Show / Shock Treatment (DVD)

(+) rocky horror - Very original, funny, good soundtrack.
(-) Shock treatment = v poor in comparison to rocky horror. just weird.

User reviews (4)

Buy now for only £ 2.38

Gilbert And Sullivan (Box Set) (DVD)

Gilbert And Sullivan (Box Set) (DVD)

Music / Performing Arts - Original Language: English - Classification: Exempt - Starring: London Symphony Orchestra

Rate it now

Buy now for only £ 31.44

The Old Grey Whistle Test - Vols. 1 To 3 (DVD)

The Old Grey Whistle Test - Vols. 1 To 3 (DVD)

Music / Performing Arts - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over

User reviews (1)

Buy now for only £ 10.93

Comments about this review »

Ryan74 07.04.2005 19:20

This is completely irrelevant, but Debbie Harry (of Blondie fame) and Iggy Pop did a version of 'Well, Did You Evah!'... good op.

mrsatchmo 07.04.2005 07:18

This is one old movie that I enjoy watching. I love the music from all those greats of Jazz.

lesleyanne2 06.04.2005 18:07

I love this film! Lesley x

Compare prices for High Society (DVD) »

1 to 5 out of 8 offers for High Society (DVD) Show all offers   sorted by: Price 
High Society [DVD] [1956]

High Society [DVD] [1956]

Release Date: 2006-10-09, Rating Universal, suitable for all,

amazon marketplace dvd

Postage & Packaging£1.24
AvailabilityUsually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
 Visit Shop  >
amazon marketplace d...
High Society

High Society

Musical remake of 'The Philadelphia Story' which finds an heiress torn between a former ... more

husband and her new fiance. Songs include 'Who
Wants To Be A Millionaire', 'Swell Party', and
'High Society'.

CD WOW - Entertainment
Postage & Packaging£0.00
AvailabilityHurry! Limited Stock
 Visit Shop  >
CD WOW - Entertainme...
High Society [DVD] [1956]

High Society [DVD] [1956]

MGM's bold idea to remake George Cukor's Oscar-winning upper-class romantic farce,The ... more

Philadelphia Story, into a star-studded
technicolor musical with Cole Porter tunes somehow
works splendidly and remains an underrated gem.
Even the plot and character...

amazon marketplace dvd

Postage & Packaging£1.21
AvailabilityUsually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
 Visit Shop  >
amazon marketplace d...
High Society [DVD] [1956]

High Society [DVD] [1956]

MGM's bold idea to remake George Cukor's Oscar-winning upper-class romantic farce,The ... more

Philadelphia Story, into a star-studded
technicolor musical with Cole Porter tunes somehow
works splendidly and remains an underrated gem.
Even the plot and character...

amazon dvd

Postage & PackagingFree!
AvailabilityUsually dispatched within 24 hours...
 Visit Shop  >
amazon dvd


More reviews »

High Society (DVD) - review by arnoldhenryrufus

Advantages: A good happy musical, a family film, funny.
Disadvantages: maybe slightlty dated, but still fun

High Society (DVD) - review by arnoldhenryrufus arnoldhenryrufus 17.07.2006 (17.07.2006) · Read review
Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful
Review of High Society (DVD)

High Society (DVD) - review by ZoeKRx

Advantages: The characters, the music and the script
Disadvantages: None

High Society (DVD) - review by ZoeKRx ZoeKRx 25.08.2007 · Read review
Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful
Review of High Society (DVD)



Are you the manufacturer / provider of High Society (DVD)? Click here