#philadelphiastory

A happy Katharine is photographed on set of GUESS WHOS COMING TO DINNER (1967) and also photographed for THE PHILADELPHIA STORY (on stage version, 1939 - reprint from my personal collection)⁣ ⁣ When asked of her success in her career and her boundless energy, she would simple say to McCall’s Christine Reinhardt: “A happy nature.” (Dec. 1992) 😄⁣ ⁣ #katharinehepburn #smile #happy #mccallsmagazine #onset #behindthescenes #actress #thephiladelphiastory #philadelphiastory #guesswhoscomingtodinner #mccalls #happiness ⁣ ⁣ https://www.instagram.com/p/CcUFrfDsqUb/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

“It is painful for Katharine Hepburn to meet new people. It is still utterly upsetting for her to be on display and know about it. On Broadway Hepburn sailed through each performance of “The Philadelphia Story” — except when close friends of hers told her they’d be in the audience. Then she could see nothing but their faces.” - Photoplay Magazine “What Happened to Hepburn?” (December 1940)⁣⁣ ⁣ Friend George Cukor actually there on one of those antsy nights Katharine had and promptly went back stage to tell her how lousy she was, with her agreeing. ⁣ To calm her nerves on opening night in New York, Kate stated that she did not stay at her New York townhouse but instead at a hotel and avoided all telegrams since they could contain mention of her performances.⁣ ⁣ These fantastic Vandamm photos of #KatharineHepburn are for THE PHILADELPHIA STORY on stage, taken in 1939 for promotions. ⁣ ⁣ (First photo scanned from my personal collection - she is sitting with her leg tucked under her, her leg is not cropped in the photo!)⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ • #photoplay #broadway #stage #onstage #vandamm #fashion #actress #beauty #thephiladelphiastory #tracylord #philadelphiastory #1930s #1940s #hepburn https://www.instagram.com/p/CRr8jcglJqx/?utm_medium=tumblr

⁣⁣ “I’d be putting my makeup on to her, watching her…It made putting my makeup on not tedious, but like a little time out, but a little fun…I just knew there was something different about her and it resonated with me.” - Cher about watching Katharine Hepburn films on her tour ⁣bus ⁣ ⁣⁣ Tomorrow, @cher receiving The Spirit of Katharine Hepburn award will be broadcasted online via @thekate_ct ! This signed by Cher photo of Kate in one of the many Hepburn films Cher loved, THE PHILADELPHIA STORY (1940), is now up for bidding until tomorrow! Check out their Facebook page for more info. ⁣ ⁣ “My, she was yar...” - Tracy Lord ⁣ ⁣ • #katharinehepburn #cher #hepburn #katharinehepburnculturalarts #connecticut #hollywood #myshewasyar #philadelphiastory #thephiladelphiastory ⁣#tracylord #swimming #boat (at The Kate - Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/CF2Ob60Hbao/?igshid=29s8pf5njkfi

Shall we have sherry on the porch? #sherry #philadelphiastory https://www.instagram.com/p/CEhLlyRKrKT/?igshid=q6rn18iidkjz

This. Dress. Superhero level cool, brilliantly designed by Adrian—who only ever needed one name on a film’s credits. #philadelphiastory #adrian #katherinehepburn #superhero #fashionhistory #styleinspades #mainline #style https://www.instagram.com/p/CEVah6mHKdg/?igshid=1rcq582zuuifa

It’s Friday!!! I love the dress Katharine Hepburn is wearing for the party in Philadelphia Story, James Stewart is always a handsome leading man 😍#philadelphiastory #katharinehepburn #jamesstewart #1940sfashion #glitter #stickreedchaise #the40s #palmbeachvintage #antiquerowwpb https://www.instagram.com/p/B7tEgNopFJL/?igshid=13uc7ndqvwzw8

It’s been a long time since the last I saw this movie. Thanks @fathomevents ! #philadelphiastory #cinemark (at Christiana Mall)

❤️ throb Cary Grant. #northbynorthwest #bringingupbaby #philadelphiastory #hisgirlfriday #theawfultruth #arsenicandoldlace #hollywood #leadingman #debonair #icon (at Burbank, California)