High Society

Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Grace Kelly (starring)
Charles Walters (director)
Philip Barry (playwright)
John Patrick (screenwriter)

Beverly Hills, CA: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM], 1956. Vintage candid photograph of actor Bing Crosby attempting to play the drums on the set of the 1956 musical film. Mimeo snipe on the verso.

Based on the 1939 play "The Philadelphia Story" by Philip Barry, previously adapted in 1940 under the original title. Grace Kelly's only musical, and her final film before leaving acting to become Princess of Monaco. Nominated for two Academy Awards, including one for Cole Porter for his original song, the now classic "True Love."

Set in Rhode Island.

8 x 10 inches. Near Fine.

Hirschhorn, The Hollywood Musical.


[Book #155098]