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High Society (1956)

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C.K. Dexter-Haven, a successful popular jazz musician, lives in a mansion near his ex-wife's Tracy Lord's family estate. She is on the verge of marrying a man blander and safer than Dex, who tries to win Tracy's heart again. Mike Connor, an undercover tabloid reporter, also falls for Tracy while covering the nuptials for Spy magazine. Tracy must choose between the three men as she discovers that "safe" can mean "deadly dull" when it comes to husbands and life. Written by James Meek {james@oz.net}

This musical remake of the screwball comedy The Philadelphia Story (1940) tells the story of Tracy Lord, a holier-than-thou ice goddess who, having been through one marriage to likable musician C.K. Dexter Haven, is about to enter another with a rather stuffy, boring social climber. Dexter and Mike Connor, a reporter covering the nuptials, help Tracy find her human side and realize whom she really should marry. Louis Armstrong provides lively, jazzy commentary throughout. Written by Tommy Peter

Childhood friends Tracy Lord and C.K. Dexter Haven (Grace Kelly and Bing Crosby) got married and quickly divorced. Now Tracy is about to marry again, this time to a shrewd social-climbing businessman. Bing still loves her. Spy magazine blackmails Grace's family by threatening to reveal her playboy father's exploits if not allowed to cover the wedding. The movie portrays the lifestyles of the rich with a good dose of humor and jazz provided by Louis Armstrong and his band. Written by Lokeswara Rao {lokes@selway.umt.edu}

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