Kitty Foyle

Based On the book by Christopher Morley

Kitty Foyle (subtitled: The Natural History of a Woman) is a 1940 American drama film starring Ginger Rogers, Dennis Morgan, and James Craig, based on Christopher Morley's 1939 bestselling novel of the same name. The film focuses on a working class woman from Philadelphia who falls in love with a young socialite, soon finding herself at odds with his austere family. Rogers won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of the title character, and the dress she wore in the film became known as a Kitty Foyle dress.

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Release date:

1940

Director:

Sam Wood

Cast:

Ginger Rogers, Dennis Morgan, James Craig, Eduardo Ciannelli, Gladys Cooper

Genre:

Drama

Country:

United States

Language:

English

Year page:

1940 in adaptations