TCM Greatest Classic Legends Film Collection: Katharine Hepburn (The Philadelphia Story / Stage Door / Little Women / Morning Glory)

I have ordered other movies that were affiliated with TCM movies. You can’t go wrong when you want the classics. These are a treasure.Draw back… I can’t think of one.

This truly is a great collection! I own several of these TCM collections and Kate Hepburn's collection is by far the best in my opinion. The Philadelphia story, Stage door, Little women all are 5 star movies. Morning glory deserves a solid 3 star but a must own for Kate Hepburn's fans since it was her first Oscar winning performance. Here's why these movies are so great fun.The Philadelphia story:This is definitely one of my top 5 Kate Hepburn movies. This movies showcases the typical views of what most people think of when they think of Kate-snobbish, smart, quick witted, strong willed and beautiful. She has played this part on stage (Broadway) several hundred times prior to filming this movie and this script was designed/written to mimic her mannerism and speech. The writer followed her around for some time to achieve this and it shows. Solid writing, witty, touching....and Cary Grant and Jimmy Stewart (won an Oscar for best actor) are superb. Ruth Hussey's part is excellent. There is just no weak part in this movie. Story is interesting as well. There is a commentary track throughout the film which is interesting as well.Stage door:One of my favorite Hepburn movies. Primary reason why I love this movie is actually not because of Hepburn but because of all the wonderful supporting cast. Ginger Rogers character is AWESOME. Her drunk scene with Kate after Ginger Rogers comes back to the boarding house is just so good. Eve Arden's cat Henry who's wrapped around her neck like a scarf is just a great touch to already great movie. Lucille Ball is so great in this movie (and I'm not a huge fan of hers). The scene when she talks to Hatty's date the butcher is just awesome....she's a comedic genius. Ann Miller's character plays off Ginger Rogers character perfectly and they quarrel like two sisters but you can tell they are very close. It's just a great great movie (probably better than The Philadelphia story in terms of the entire movie).Little women:This is a classic that was made over and over. Aunt March character of grumpy old aunt is just so good and perfect! This definitely is a coming of age movie for Jo (Hepburn's character). She goes from a tomboy who ventures out to NYC to find inspiration for her writing and matures into a woman.....at the same time realizing that inspiration for writing was all along back home with all the simple things in her life such as family and friends. This is a movie you can watch with your family over and over again.Morning glory:A good movie but not as strong as the other three. Her performance of Shakespeare at the party is supposedly what won her the Oscars....and she is really captivating in that scene. Being able to hold your breath with just reciting a passage from Romeo and Juliet takes talent....sort of like being able to captivate an audience with just an acoustic guitar playing rather than an entire band.Even if you are not a Kate fan, you'll enjoy this set if you enjoy good movies.

Katharine Hepburn now gets a nod in TCM's ongoing Greatest Classic Films series. Despite being a little predictable (for instance do we really need *yet another* PHILADELPHIA STORY--which is also included in at least one other TCM pack), the four selections in this set do showcase Kate the Great in various facets of her remarkable early career.Hepburn earned raves (and an Oscar) for her portrayal of a struggling Broadway actress in MORNING GLORY. Fresh off the train from her smalltown, armed with a letter from George Bernard Shaw, Eva Lovelace ("I added the 'Lace'") storms the office of Broadway impresario Louis Easton (Adolph Menjou), determined on making her mark on the New York stage. But success will only come after months of living on the edge of poverty, and even then, perhaps only ever be a fleeting "morning glory"..."The Calla Lillies are in bloom again..." Hepburn uttered those immortal words in STAGE DOOR. Playing a role not terribly far away from "Morning Glory"'s Eva Lovelace, Hepburn is Terry Randall, an actress who also needs to stake her claim on Broadway - but without the influence of her wealthy family. Bunking in at a theatrical boarding house (crammed with the likes of Eve Arden, Lucille Ball, Ann Miller, Gail Patrick and Ginger Rogers), Terry's climb to the top will also trigger the descent of another stage-struck wannabe...The 1933 RKO production of LITTLE WOMEN is still considered the all-time definitive screen version of Louisa May Alcott's literary favourite. Hepburn relished the chance to play tomboyish Jo March in all her gangly glory. Hers is one of the great heroines, with a fine supporting cast (Frances Dee, Edna May Oliver, Joan Bennett, Paul Lukas and Jean Parker--heartbreaking as Beth). Savour the delicious parlour pantomime "The Witch's Curse", and the ornate Civil War-era costumes.Hepburn returned to the top of her form in THE PHILADELPHIA STORY, first on the Broadway stage and again on film in 1942. Playwright Philip Barry reputedly based this frothy romantic comedy on the real Hepburn clan. Playing Long Island heiress Tracy Lord, Hepburn is squashed between three would-be love interests, including a newspaper photographer (Jimmy Stewart) and an ex-husband (Cary Grant).Extra features will replicate those featured on the previous DVD releases: Katharine Hepburn Collection (Morning Glory / Undercurrent / Sylvia Scarlett / Without Love / Dragon Seed / The Corn Is Green)  ("Morning Glory" was previously only available in this bigger set) Stage Door Little Women Philadelphia Story

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We had a little problem with the first shipment. DVD set was damaged at the factory. Pretty obvious as the shrink wrap didn't even have a tear, but one DVD and the plastic box was damaged. The GREAT news is that Amazon replaced the product sent a pre-paid shipping label for us to return the bad one. I thought that was outstanding service. The 4 movies are of excellent quality. My wife and I have watched 3 of the 4 so far and really enjoyed them. It was a great introduction to a museum display here that had clothing and other items from many of Ms. Hepburns films. We got to see the dresses she wore in Philadelphia Story. Thanks for great customer service Amazon

I love this set, I bought it because I was dying to watch 'Stage Door.' 'Philadelphia Story' was a nice bonus and is always enjoyable. 'Morning Glory' is a movie I doubt I'll watch often, but does feature a quality character for Hepburn, requiring her to step a bit outside the norm. You see her weak, which is not often the case with her characters. That aside, the movie itself just isn't very good. Finally, I've yet to watch 'Little Women' in this, or any of its theatrical incarnations, as it simply doesn't appeal to me, so I can't speak toward that film. Overall, this is an excellent set to grab for under twenty dollars, based solely on the inclusion of 'Stage Door' and 'Philadelphia Story.' Also of note, if you are a Lucille Ball fan, be sure to look for her in 'Stage Door.'

Katharine Hepburn is great, right? These is a great collection of movies of hers not easily to find in single DVDs.Stage Door and Morning Glory are a great look at the world of the stage, and I liked them very, very much!!! Morning Glory, of course, Katharine Hepburn, but with Stage Door you also have Ginger Rogers, along with other will-be stars, like Lucy, Ann Miller, Eve Arden. But what a paring, KH and GR!! Almost worth to see them two together!! But the movie is really worthwhile. They both hit me a lot these movies, much more than All About Eve did, I must admit. So in my opinion, they are worth to own and watch.Little Women - I must admit, I like best the 1949 MGM version. But I know that most of the people think that this is the best movie adaptation of the novel, so this is just my personal opinion. Of course, if you think about it, even if you haven't seen the movie, Katharine Hepburn is perfect for the role of Joe.The Philadelphia Story - what more can you say about this movie? Cary Grant, Jimmy Stewart, Katharine Hepburn. You said it all.The one thing I wanted to clear out for UK costumers - I know that for some people region 1 DVDs are a problem, as they don't play in region 2 DVD players, the ones we have in Europe. For me it's no problem, as I play DVDs with region 2 in the DVD player, and the DVDs region 1 on the computer, connecting the computer to the TV. But I know that for someone is. So, just to warn you, these ARE region 1 DVDs, (with the exception of The Philadelphia Story) and it will play only on multi-region/region free DVD players, or on the computer.

Four good pictures - thank goodness she finally convinced the critics (and the public)

highly recommended

If you like Katherine Hepburn this is a good buy. Very good selection. Tcm always have good discs, almost anyhow.

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