Spencer Tracy and Katherine Hepburn began their legendary collaboration (both professional and private) in 1942 in “Woman of the Year.” It tells the story of two journalists married to each other and the stresses and strains upon their marriage by differing political and social views. The sparks fly from there, with a marvelous big screen chemistry between the two which continued over a twenty-five year period ending with “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” (1967).
Director George Stevens (“Giant” 1956) employed focused direction and outstanding production values in this smooth and slick movie. He instilled a light and breezy mood to the film, accompanied by occasional dramatic elements, ensured by screenwriters Ring Lardner Jr. and Michael Kanin. They provided great material for Hepburn and Tracy, two of the greatest stars of Hollywood’s Golden Era.
Co-stars include Fay Bainter, Reginald Owen, William Bendix, Minor Watson, Gladys Blake, Dan Tobin, Roscoe Karns, Ludwig Stossel, William Tannen, Sarah Haden, Edith Evanson, and child actor George Kezas as a young refugee from Greece. Kezas later worked in management in the hotel industry and is now a jazz saxophonist. “Woman of the Year” was very popular at the box office for producer Joseph L. Mankiewicz and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
The films featuring Katherine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy include “Woman of the Year” (1942), “Keeper of the Flame” !1942), “Without Love” (1945), “The Sea of Grass” (1947), “State of the Union” (1948), “Adam’s Rib” (1949), “Pat and Mike” (1952), “Desk Set” (1957), and “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” (1967).
Woman of the Year (1942)
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Spencer Tracy and Katherine Hepburn began their legendary collaboration (both professional and private) in 1942 in “Woman of the Year.” It tells the story of two journalists married to each other and the stresses and strains upon their marriage by differing political and social views. The sparks fly from there, with a marvelous big screen chemistry between the two which continued over a twenty-five year period ending with “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” (1967).
Director George Stevens (“Giant” 1956) employed focused direction and outstanding production values in this smooth and slick movie. He instilled a light and breezy mood to the film, accompanied by occasional dramatic elements, ensured by screenwriters Ring Lardner Jr. and Michael Kanin. They provided great material for Hepburn and Tracy, two of the greatest stars of Hollywood’s Golden Era.
Co-stars include Fay Bainter, Reginald Owen, William Bendix, Minor Watson, Gladys Blake, Dan Tobin, Roscoe Karns, Ludwig Stossel, William Tannen, Sarah Haden, Edith Evanson, and child actor George Kezas as a young refugee from Greece. Kezas later worked in management in the hotel industry and is now a jazz saxophonist. “Woman of the Year” was very popular at the box office for producer Joseph L. Mankiewicz and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
The films featuring Katherine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy include “Woman of the Year” (1942), “Keeper of the Flame” !1942), “Without Love” (1945), “The Sea of Grass” (1947), “State of the Union” (1948), “Adam’s Rib” (1949), “Pat and Mike” (1952), “Desk Set” (1957), and “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” (1967).