After watching The Philadelphia Story for the first time, I thought, "How depressing! I'm so glad times have changed." Then I read recently written reviews that described it as a delightful comedy about a frigid woman who eventually recants her mistakes and gets the right man back. What?! I also realized that so many modern romantic comedies are not as blatantly sexist, but are still about putting a powerful woman in her place.

I found Connor, jerk that he could be (he seemed the lesser evil), and Tracy's tryst extraordinarily romantic. Also, Virginia Weidler was adorable.

I'm glad you found this post. I am dismayed by the sexual politics in the film (obviously) but also by the fact that so few other people view them the way I did (or just don't think it's important).

It's a shame really as the film has some great comic moments, with the post-party scenes being particularly amusing. I was very surprised at the final outcome of the movie. As Connor was the only character who treated Tracy as an equal I had expected them to get together. I also found the fact that Tracy's father blamed her for his affair a bit shocking and a rather weak excuse for his behaviour. 22 year old male, by the way.