--- product_id: 50997721 title: "High Society [DVD] [2003]" price: "€ 23.18" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/50997721-high-society-dvd-2003 store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # High Society [DVD] [2003] **Price:** € 23.18 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** High Society [DVD] [2003] - **How much does it cost?** € 23.18 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/50997721-high-society-dvd-2003) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description This musical remake of 'The Philadelphia Story' stars Grace Kelly as socialite Tracy Lord who, even as she prepares for her second marriage, still has obvious feelings for her ex-husband (Bing Crosby). She also strikes up a friendship with a reporter (Frank Sinatra), who has been sent to cover her society wedding. The Cole Porter score includes 'Who Wants To Be a Millionaire' and the famous Crosby/Sinatra duet 'Well, Did You Evah'. Review: Simply Swell! - Just released on DVD format, this fabulous musical remake of George Cukor's The Philadelphia Story (1940) sees Grace Kelly in her last ever film role before crossing the pond to marry into the Monaco monarchy (she even wore her actual engagement ring in the movie). Kelly plays the spoilt heiress Tracy Samantha Lord, a rather icy perfectionist (this generation would say 'control freak'), who is due to marry the stuffy George Kitteridge (John Lund) when her ex-husband C K Dexter-Haven (Bing Crosby), unexpectedly turns up... Still in love with her, he puts in place a subtle plan to win back her heart. Throw in an incorrigible little sister, a playboy dad, a couple of snoops from Spy magazine, Louis Armstrong (as himself) and buckets of champagne... and now you has jazz! With a witty script and quite the line-up (it was the first time Crosby and Frank Sinatra, playing Spy magazine reporter, appeared on screen together), the romantic comedy is carried by one of Cole Porter's best - and one of his last - musical scores which includes Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?, Well, Did You Evah?, Now You Has Jazz, and Kelly and Crosby's moving duet True Love. Rarely are remakes a patch on the original but in this case High Society is an exception. That said, however, The Philadelphia Story - with an equally strong cast that includes Katherine Hepburn, Cary Grant and James Stewart - is as swell a party... Like most rereleases of older movies onto DVD, what actually makes you update your video copy are the bonus features. This version includes a short documentary on 'the making of...', narrated by Celeste Holm (born 1919, who played Spy magazine photographer). Although it makes for entertaining viewing (throwing up little snippets such as how Kelly's father warned Prince Rainier of Monaco before they got married she was a crap driver), one can't help thinking that someone cruelly substituted Holm's oxygen tank with helium. Which is slightly distracting. Other special features are a nostalgic newsreel of the film's 1956 première, the original theater trailer and, rather bizarrely, 'Millionaire Droopy', a five-minute cartoon about two dogs (Spike and Droopy) battling over an inheritance, which uh... has absolutely no relevance to High Society at all. Overall verdict? Thoroughly entertaining and an absolute must for fans of classic musicals and all that jazz... Review: Brilliant and Talented Artist - This film is a learning lesson whit th use of brilliant and talented artist. The acting and music is dazzling but the social and political themes attaches justice to the film. Considering the dates and times on balance one can argue the difficulties of specific groups obtaining such employment would of been a challenge. That said, gathering such talent in one place was a brilliant idea for the writer and those involved in the making of such project. Reason demands progress on equal terms. Because everybody has something to bring to the table. This is illustrated in the film. In this case through brilliant and talented artist. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Contributor | Bing Crosby, Celeste Holm, Charles Walters, Frank Sinatra, Grace Kelly, John Lund, John Patrick, Louis Armstrong, Louis Calhern, Lydia Reed, Margalo Gillmore, Paul C. Vogel, Ralph E. Winters, Sidney Blackmer, Sol C. Siegel Contributor Bing Crosby, Celeste Holm, Charles Walters, Frank Sinatra, Grace Kelly, John Lund, John Patrick, Louis Armstrong, Louis Calhern, Lydia Reed, Margalo Gillmore, Paul C. Vogel, Ralph E. Winters, Sidney Blackmer, Sol C. Siegel See more | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 790 Reviews | | Format | PAL | | Genre | Comedy | | Language | English | | Manufacturer | Warner Bros. Home Ent. | | Number of discs | 1 | | Runtime | 1 hour and 42 minutes | ## Images ![High Society [DVD] [2003] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91-1cPmR45L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simply Swell! *by P***P on 8 June 2003* Just released on DVD format, this fabulous musical remake of George Cukor's The Philadelphia Story (1940) sees Grace Kelly in her last ever film role before crossing the pond to marry into the Monaco monarchy (she even wore her actual engagement ring in the movie). Kelly plays the spoilt heiress Tracy Samantha Lord, a rather icy perfectionist (this generation would say 'control freak'), who is due to marry the stuffy George Kitteridge (John Lund) when her ex-husband C K Dexter-Haven (Bing Crosby), unexpectedly turns up... Still in love with her, he puts in place a subtle plan to win back her heart. Throw in an incorrigible little sister, a playboy dad, a couple of snoops from Spy magazine, Louis Armstrong (as himself) and buckets of champagne... and now you has jazz! With a witty script and quite the line-up (it was the first time Crosby and Frank Sinatra, playing Spy magazine reporter, appeared on screen together), the romantic comedy is carried by one of Cole Porter's best - and one of his last - musical scores which includes Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?, Well, Did You Evah?, Now You Has Jazz, and Kelly and Crosby's moving duet True Love. Rarely are remakes a patch on the original but in this case High Society is an exception. That said, however, The Philadelphia Story - with an equally strong cast that includes Katherine Hepburn, Cary Grant and James Stewart - is as swell a party... Like most rereleases of older movies onto DVD, what actually makes you update your video copy are the bonus features. This version includes a short documentary on 'the making of...', narrated by Celeste Holm (born 1919, who played Spy magazine photographer). Although it makes for entertaining viewing (throwing up little snippets such as how Kelly's father warned Prince Rainier of Monaco before they got married she was a crap driver), one can't help thinking that someone cruelly substituted Holm's oxygen tank with helium. Which is slightly distracting. Other special features are a nostalgic newsreel of the film's 1956 première, the original theater trailer and, rather bizarrely, 'Millionaire Droopy', a five-minute cartoon about two dogs (Spike and Droopy) battling over an inheritance, which uh... has absolutely no relevance to High Society at all. Overall verdict? Thoroughly entertaining and an absolute must for fans of classic musicals and all that jazz... ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant and Talented Artist *by D***N on 2 February 2024* This film is a learning lesson whit th use of brilliant and talented artist. The acting and music is dazzling but the social and political themes attaches justice to the film. Considering the dates and times on balance one can argue the difficulties of specific groups obtaining such employment would of been a challenge. That said, gathering such talent in one place was a brilliant idea for the writer and those involved in the making of such project. Reason demands progress on equal terms. Because everybody has something to bring to the table. This is illustrated in the film. In this case through brilliant and talented artist. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ They Don't Make 'em Like This Any More! *by J***T on 12 March 2009* This is a total and utter classic and definitely one of my favourites of all time - ( I am a BIG Grace Kelly fan) and Grace Kelly absolutely dazzles in this film from start to finish. The film has everything for the true escapist: glamour, humour, romance all set within the world of the fabulously rich! Grace Kelly (who once expressed a desire to be a comedienne) shows her versatility and her impeccable sense of timimg for the delivery of her lines and over-dramatic gestures. Also in this film are Bing Crosby and a very young Frank Sinatra so the songs are recognisable (for those of cetain age!!) Top of the musical bill however, is Loius Armstrong (Sachmo) who plays himself beautifully. It is a typical love story with a happy ending and I love it, love it, love it!!! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/50997721-high-society-dvd-2003](https://www.desertcart.at/products/50997721-high-society-dvd-2003) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-08-30*