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Format: DVD May 4, 2004


Description

A TV-network researcher with an amazing memory humors an efficiency expert sent to improve her department.

Genre: Comedy/Classic Comedies


Format: Dolby, Multiple Formats, Anamorphic, Color, NTSC, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen


Contributor: Sue Randall, William Marchant, Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, Ida Moore, Phoebe Ephron, Nicholas Joy, Neva Patterson, Diane Jergens, Gig Young, Henry Ephron, Walter Lang, Joan Blondell, Merry Anders, Harry Ellerbe, Dina Merrill See more


Language: English, Spanish


Runtime: 1 hour and 43 minutes


Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 2.351


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No


MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ Unrated (Not Rated)


Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.72 ounces


Item model number ‏ : ‎ 2221564


Director ‏ : ‎ Walter Lang


Media Format ‏ : ‎ Dolby, Multiple Formats, Anamorphic, Color, NTSC, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen


Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 43 minutes


Release date ‏ : ‎ May 4, 2004


Actors ‏ : ‎ Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, Gig Young, Joan Blondell, Dina Merrill


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I've waited MANY years to see a boxed set of the film teamings of Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn, and Tracy & Hepburn the Definitive Collection, with all 9 of the features, the heartfelt Tracy biography, "The Spencer Tracy Legacy", narrated by Hepburn, and selected featurettes, geared to the time frame of individual films, certainly hits it out of the park! A quick overview of the features: "Woman of the Year" (1942): The pair's first teaming, after Hepburn's HUGE success in The Philadelphia Story...She'd wanted Tracy in the role of the pragmatic, jaded reporter in the earlier film, but he was working, so she had to settle for Jimmy Stewart (who felt miscast, but won the Best Actor Oscar, anyway!) Ring Lardner Jr. and Michael Kanin wrote the script specifically for Tracy and Hepburn (he was a plain-spoken, savvy sports columnist; she was a high-brow, internationally-acclaimed political journalist), and the chemistry was electric from the first moment they shared onscreen, as he opened a door and glimpsed her beautiful legs...This classic comedy of opposites attracting still packs a wallop, nearly 70 years later! (5 stars out of 5) "Keeper of the Flame" (1942): Despite being two of the great dramatic actors of their generation, the Tracy/Hepburn pairings always worked better in comedies, probably because the dramas were never quite of the same caliber. This tale of the hidden fascist roots of a deceased national hero is similar, in form, to Citizen Kane, with Tracy as an investigative reporter uncovering the nastiness, and Hepburn as the widow, tortured by her husband's secret life and ambitions; despite George Cukor's considerable directorial skills, and the stars at their most glamorous (mercy, they are both beautiful!), the whole film seems a bit overwrought...(3 stars out of 5) "Without Love" (1945): A welcome return to romantic comedy for Tracy and Hepburn; he's a scientist concerned about high altitude's lack of oxygen, on pilots (a frequent theme in wartime films), she's a widow and brilliant assistant, with a house in overcrowded Washington; to avoid the public gossip of a single man and woman living together (despite both swearing no interest in romance), they arrange a platonic, 'loveless' marriage (my, how times have changed!) and, in working together, not surprisingly, love blooms. While the themes are dated, the pair simply glows, onscreen, and watch for some first-rate supporting performances by Lucille Ball and Keenan Wynn! (4 stars, out of 5) "The Sea of Grass" (1947): This long, quasi-western period drama of the conflict between free-spirit Hepburn, and her husband, intractable land baron Tracy, is more fun for who was involved than the end result (which is, truthfully, slow and more than a bit turgid; a better Tracy vehicle as a rich cattleman is Broken Lance). Directing is young Elia Kazan, who would redefine edgy, realistic contemporary drama in films like On the Waterfront (here, directing a studio-shot, soft-focus WESTERN???) Tracy (or co-star Melvyn Douglas, another suitor) fathers a wild, undisciplined son by Hepburn, played by Robert Walker, one of the most gifted, kinetic, tragic young stars in Hollywood history, and he is dazzling, easily outshining poor Douglas! Another problem with the film: Tracy had just been critically panned in his return to the Broadway stage, in "The Rugged Path", and had fallen off the wagon in an epic bender that put him into the hospital, and made him nearly impossible to work with...All in all, a real curiosity piece...(2 1/2 stars out of 5) "State of the Union" (1948): A somewhat flat Frank Capra political comedy, lacking the sharp, decisive wit of his earlier, similarly-themed 'Meet John Doe', with Tracy as a rather naive industrialist talked into running for the Republican Presidential nomination, and Hepburn as his estranged wife, brought in to improve his 'image'. A first-rate cast (including Angela Lansbury, Van Johnson, and Adolphe Menjou), but an uneven script, which sputters, occasionally. Hepburn was a last-second replacement for Claudette Colbert, whose cavalier attitude in walking out earned Capra's life-long venom. Despite the behind-the-scenes problems, the Capra-Tracy-Hepburn teamup still has some terrific moments, and a wonderful finale! (3 1/2 stars out of 5) "Adam's Rib" (1949): The BEST of all the Tracy/Hepburn teamings! A battle royale of the sexes, as conservative D.A. Tracy prosecutes a young woman (Judy Holiday, dazzling in her debut), defended by his wife (Hepburn, at her funniest). A fabulous script (by the stars' lifelong friends, Garson Kanin and Ruth Gordon), and sharp direction by George Cukor raises still timely, relevant questions about sexual inequality in society, educating audiences with a smile, played to perfection by a flawless cast... (5 stars out of 5) "Pat and Mike" (1952): Tracy and Hepburn, reteamed with Cukor, Kanin, and Gordon, in another sparkling comedy; slow-speaking (but quick-witted) sports promoter Tracy hitches his star to a natural athletic phenom (Hepburn, who was actually every bit as gifted an athlete as her character!); in protecting her, and developing her skills, the pair gradually fall in love. A very 'Runyonesque' tale, with colorful characters (watch for young Charles Bronson in a bit role), this film is a real charmer! (5 stars out of 5) "Desk Set" (1957): Katharine Hepburn was the force behind this automation-themed comedy becoming a Tracy-Hepburn vehicle, as Tracy's career and personal life were going through some very hard times, and she knew working together was the best medicine; while the storyline is dated (a research department at a ficticious television network, headed by Hepburn, faces elimination by Tracy's super-computer), and perhaps too rigidly adheres to it's roots as a stage play, it does offer a very good cast (including Gig Young and Joan Blondell), bright, witty dialogue (by Phoebe and Henry Ephron), and the Tracy/Hepburn magic, which makes it a winner... (4 stars out of 5) "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" (1967): While it's place as relevant social commentary (with an interracial marriage theme) may be a bit too sugar-coated, the final teaming of Tracy and Hepburn, with superstar Sidney Poitier, and Hepburn's niece, Katharine Houghton, in her film debut, is a very, very special film. Spencer Tracy was dying, the years of alcoholism having destroyed his health, but he wanted one last chance to act (which both Hepburn and director/friend Stanley Kramer were determined to provide him); the major studios refused to insure him, however, and the pair had to agree to financially cover all losses, if Tracy passed away during production. He hadn't acted in front of a camera in over three years, his energy was erratic, and he could work, at most, only a few hours a day, in the studio (the outdoor sequence at the ice cream 'drive-in' was performed by doubles, in long shots, with the close-ups filmed indoors on a set). Tracy did, in fact, pass away just days after the film 'wrapped', but his performance was superb, with a decisive closing summation that is one of the finest pieces of acting in film history, earning him a final Oscar nomination (while he lost, Hepburn won, and considered the award as recognition to both of them). A beautiful, bittersweet farewell (5 stars out of 5) This is the collection to own!!!!! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2011 by Benjamin J Burgraff Benjamin J Burgraff
    • Great movie!
Love this!!❤️❤️
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2024 by Bunny L.
    • A silly old comedy that takes you back in time.
Easy going feel good movie set in the 1950s.
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2024 by Michele Spitzmiller
    • A fave
I love Hepburn/Tracy films and this is one of my favorites. I have rented this so many times I finally decided to buy it. No regrets.
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2024 by KarenR
    • A timeless classic
Though the computer technology seems quaint to us in the 21st century, the focus of the story is the intertwining of men vs. women and boy meets girl. Hepburn, true to the many characters she played over the years, is more than a match for any man. Though made at a time when most women stayed at home, Desk Set clearly establishes Hepburn's superiority. Her feckless suitor (played by Gig Young) advances his career on Bunny's intellectual back. She knows this but feels no one else will want her (given her implied over-30 age). She meets Tracy's character, a genius-level inventor who knows he is smarter than anyone in the room. He thinks that until he meets her. The running gag is an old chestnut--she thinks he wants to eliminate her department in favor of the computer. He is too smart to realize that he has not made clear that the computer is there only as an aid. (This theme of man vs. machine is one that still runs through cinema today.) The mix-up in intentions is a standard device in screw-ball comedies. Of course, everything is resolved at the end. The best scene in the movie is the one on the rooftop where Tracy challenges Hepburn with several puzzles. Of course, she more than meets these challenges. This is classic Tracy-Hepburn repartee aided by good dialog taken from the stage play. Another good scene is the Curfew Must Not Ring Tonight sequence that occurs when the computer confuses the Greek island Corfu with curfew. (Actually, the input person misunderstands and keys in "curfew" rather than "Corfu.") A third nice sequence takes place in Bunny's apartment. The movie feels like a filmed stage production, but that is OK as it is the dialog and two master actors interacting that hold our attention. No car chases or robots are needed. The supporting cast is very good, but this is primarily a Tracy-Hepburn vehicle. There are no special effects that are often the deciding factor in acquiring a Blu-ray version. But the Blu-ray version is crisp and clear, and movies from over 50 years ago look as good or better than they did in theaters when viewed via Blu-ray DVDs on HD TVs. If you like romantic comedies, then Desk Set is better than most of the films in this genre made over the last 20 years. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2014 by Adjunct Professor of Astronomy

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