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Adventure, Classic Film

Losing Her Mind in Africa: THE AFRICAN QUEEN (1951)

Despite Kate Hepburn’s reputation for relishing a good challenge and competitively pushing herself towards personal excellence, she couldn’t have possibly been prepared for challenges in THE AFRICAN QUEEN (1951). Today we’ll explore the unique production that pushed the boundaries unlike any other film before, the political climate at this time especially for this cast and crew, and the personal triumph that resulted in a classic. … Continue reading Losing Her Mind in Africa: THE AFRICAN QUEEN (1951)

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Biography, Classic Film, classic film review, screwball-comedy

THE PHILADELPHIA STORY

Today’s film is likely known to many of you. A fan favorite for a long time, THE PHILADELPHIA STORY offers yet another glimpse of Katharine Hepburn as a wealthy socialite. However, unlike the several screwball comedies that star Hepburn as the spoiled rich girl that preceded it, this film goes deeper in themes and allows a tailored yet more complex character study for Hepburn. When … Continue reading THE PHILADELPHIA STORY

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Classic Film

STAGE DOOR (1937)

As we begin our Kate Hepburn voyage, let’s explore Gregory La Cava’s STAGE DOOR (1937). This film was her thirteenth. All with RKO, as required by her studio contract. She started off strong, with her third film (MORNING GLORY, 1933) bringing her the first of her Best Actress Oscars and the huge success of LITTLE WOMEN (1933). However, by 1937, Kate was starting to feel … Continue reading STAGE DOOR (1937)

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