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1. The Philadelphia Story. 1940 1h 52m Approved. 7.9 (75K) Rate. 96 Metascore. After a rich woman's ex-husband and a tabloid-type reporter turn up just before her planned remarriage, she begins to learn the truth about herself. Director George Cukor Stars Cary Grant Katharine Hepburn James Stewart. 2. Gaslight. 1944 1h 54m Approved. 7.8 (35K) Rate.
Cukor directed her in several films, both successful, such as Little Women (1933) and Holiday (1938), and disastrous, such as Sylvia Scarlett (1935). Cukor and Hepburn became close friends off the set.
- The Philadelphia Story (1940) It’s hard to believe, but in the late 1930s, Katharine Hepburn was dubbed “box office poison” due to a series of flops.
- Gaslight (1944) In this well-done film noir, Ingrid Bergman plays Paula Alquist, the niece of a famous opera singer who was murdered in her home years before, supposedly for some valuable jewels.
- My Fair Lady (1964) Adapted from the stage play, “Pygmalion”, “My Fair Lady” is one of the most beloved musicals of all time. The film stars Rex Harrison as snobbish Professor Higgins, who bets a colleague he can turn cockney flower girl Eliza Doolittle (Audrey Hepburn) into a lady.
- A Star Is Born (1954) Fifteen years after turning down the opportunity to direct the first “A Star Is Born”, Cukor was asked by Judy Garland’s husband Sid Luft to helm this remake.
George Cukor was an American film director of Hungarian-Jewish descent, better known for directing comedies and literary adaptations. He once won the Academy Award for Best Director, and was nominated other four times for the same Award.
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Apr 14, 2024 · The 10 Best George Cukor Movies, Ranked. George Cukor was an acclaimed American filmmaker active between 1930 and 1981. He specialized in romantic comedies and literary adaptations,...
Best George Cukor Movies. George Cukor’s films are known for their wit, sophistication, and memorable performances. They are classics of Hollywood cinema and continue to be beloved by audiences around the world. 1. The Philadelphia Story (1940)
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George Cukor, American film director who produced movies of high quality for 50 years, combining his skill in working with actors and his careful attention to details. His films included Little Women (1933), The Philadelphia Story (1940), A Double Life (1947), Born Yesterday (1950), and My Fair Lady (1964).
