Tracy & Hepburn - Signature Collection details

Format: U DVD
Starring: Katharine Hepburn, Spencer Tracy, Fay Bainter, Reginald Owen, Minor Watson, Helen Dettweiler, Beverly Hanson, Betty Hicks, Alice Marble
Directors: George Cukor, George Stevens
Genres: Comedy - General, Romantic, Drama - General, Romance
Studio: WARNERS
Name Discs
Keeper of the Flame
TBC Disc 1
Adam's Rib
U Disc 2
Pat and Mike
U Disc 3
Woman of the Year
U Disc 4

DVD Information

Rental release: 05 Feb 2007
Main languages: English
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  • Spence & Kate

    Rated - 4.0 stars  
    By Donensian (100 reviews) from Doncaster , 25 Aug 2008

    [Highly rated reviewer]

    Spencer Tracy & Katherine Hepburn are in sparkling form as husband & wife lawyers on opposite sides in an attempted murder trial. The supporting cast all went on to make their marks in films. The marvellous Judy Holliday (Bells Are Ringing & Born Yesterday) as the wronged wife, Tom Ewell (The 7 Year Itch) as the philandering husband, David Wayne (How to Marry a Millionaire) as the lecherous neighbour intent on enticing Katherine Hepburn, Jean Hagen (Lena Lamont in Singin' in the Rain) as the other woman.With a script by Ruth Gordon & Garson Kanin, just about the best in the business (nominated for an Oscar) and directed by George Cukor it still stands up after almost 60 years.
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  • Has the same magic as watching a good live play

    Rated - 5.0 stars  
    By Martymonster (14 reviews) from London , 06 Apr 2010
    This was my first Tracy & Hepburn. All the hype I have heard about their chemistry is true.

    What makes this movie stand out amongst most romantic comedys is that it is about a couple that are already married and are already deeply in love. AND it also has themes and ideas that make you think.

    Scenes in the couple's house often have long takes and have an intimate feeling like watching them verbally spar on stage.

    Brilliant.
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  • tracy & hepburn-signature collection adam's rib

    Rated - 4.0 stars  
    By ricky (361 reviews) from Hastings , 16 Apr 2009
    terriffic classic movie well worth watching - any more like this?
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  • Lustrous, topical and entertaining!

    Rated - 4.0 stars  
    By davidbabsky (5 reviews) from Richmond , 05 Apr 2009
    Tracy and Hepburn, as husband and wife, take opposite sides as lawyers in a legal battle.

    Judy Holliday - in a brilliantly sad but comedic performance - is the downtrodden wife deserted by smalltime lothario Tom Ewell (represented in court by Tracy) and Hepburn defends Holliday who's accused of attempting to murder Ewell.

    Extended scenes of domestic bliss at home with Adam and Amanda Bonner (Tracy and Hepburn) seem there just for the fun of watching them spark off each other. Overall, it's a comedy (!) about a woman's mistreatment by her spouse, and how badly husbands (personified by Ewell) treat wives (Holliday). A comedy with a pertinent message.
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  • Spence & Kate

    Rated - 4.0 stars  
    By Donensian (100 reviews) from Doncaster , 25 Aug 2008
    Spencer Tracy & Katherine Hepburn are in sparkling form as husband & wife lawyers on opposite sides in an attempted murder trial. The supporting cast all went on to make their marks in films. The marvellous Judy Holliday (Bells Are Ringing & Born Yesterday) as the wronged wife, Tom Ewell (The 7 Year Itch) as the philandering husband, David Wayne (How to Marry a Millionaire) as the lecherous neighbour intent on enticing Katherine Hepburn, Jean Hagen (Lena Lamont in Singin' in the Rain) as the other woman.With a script by Ruth Gordon & Garson Kanin, just about the best in the business (nominated for an Oscar) and directed by George Cukor it still stands up after almost 60 years.
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  • Timeless classic

    Rated - 5.0 stars  
    By zippychick (7 reviews) from Richmond , 27 Apr 2008
    Sassy, witty, a real treat. A battle of the sexes batween a married couple is enhanced by the off screen love affair between Tracy and Hepburn.
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