Live Life Team
Katharine Hepburn was a woman way ahead of her time. She was revolutionary in standing tall and proud as a woman and showing that women have points of view and opinions and can be just as tough as men. She is considered to be the best classic film actress. Here are her top ten films.
10. Holiday
Enchanting and delightful, it a very touching human piece. You wouldn’t even think this was Katherine Hepburn she’s so gentle.
9. Suddenly, Last Summer
Lobotomies, terrible events, evil guardians. It’s a Tennessee Williams play that turns into a horror story.
8. Adam’s Rib
Fun battle of the sexes type of movie where Katherine is battling Spencer Tracy as opposing lawyers in a divorce settlement.
7. Stage Door
Cute, fun and playful. A sillier side of Katherine and it’s really enjoyable to watch.
6. Women of the Year
This movie won the best Oscar for the writing because the dialogue is so quick witted and fun – something Katherine pulls off perfectly.
5. The African Queen
War. Tragedy. Heartbreak. And one hell of a good story.
4. On Golden Pond
Alright, so it didn’t come from the classic era but it is such a good film it had to have a spot on this list. It’s touching and moving. The performances from Katherine and Henry Fonda are brilliantly honest and heartbreaking.
3. The Philadelphia Story
Katherine was nominated, Jimmy Steward won. A great movie where Katherine is the true Katherine; beautiful, intelligent and feminine but strong willed, stubborn and opinionated.
2. The Lion in Winter
Fierce, biting and cold. Katherine is the lion in winter and it’s electrifying.
1. Bringing Up Baby
The best romantic comedy of the era. She’s smart and sassy but has some moments of vulnerability and shows she is multidimensional.
