Kate Classic Film Series

See the film—see the costume. One of Miss Hepburn’s costumes from the film is on display in our museum’s temporary special exhibit “Costuming Kate in the Studio System.”

A courtroom rivalry finds its way into the household when prosecuting lawyer Adam Bonner (Spencer Tracy) faces off against his wife, Amanda (Katharine Hepburn), who happens to be a defense attorney. This 1949 was ranked #7 on the list of 10 greatest ‘Romantic Comedy’ films by the American Film Institute.

Runtime: 100m