Woman of the Year

After the success of The Philadelphia Story, Katharine Hepburn moved on to another romantic comedy. At MGM, they thought it would be a great idea to pair her with another studio star – Spencer Tracy. The plot centers on two senior journalists for a New York daily – she’s the senior political correspondent, and he’s a respected sports reporter. They quarrel, fall in love, marry, and soon realize that maintaining the relationship is challenging. What happened on set was a miracle: Hepburn and Tracy fell in love in front of the cameras. They would go on to make nine films together, remain a couple until Tracy's death, but never marry, as he was Catholic and already married. The chemistry between them is just one element that makes Woman of the Year one of the greatest romantic comedies of all time. Another highlight is Hepburn's character development – an independent, strong woman who has no interest in being his wife, despite the film’s conservative and somewhat disconnected final scene. Either way, this remains a classic from Hollywood's Golden Age.