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| The Philadelphia Story | |
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| Directed by | Fielder Cook |
| Written by | Audrey Maas |
| Screenplay by | Jacqueline Babbin |
| Based on | The Philadelphia Story 1939 play by Philip Barry |
| Produced by | David Susskind |
| Starring | Gig Young Mary Astor Don DeFore |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | National Broadcasting Company |
Release date |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Philadelphia Story is a 1959 American TV adaptation of the play The Philadelphia Story by Philip Barry. It was directed by Fielder Cook. [1]
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It was produced by Talent Associates. [2]
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