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From Flop to Classic: 'Bringing Up Baby' Shines

3/25/2025

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In the 1938 screwball comedy "Bringing Up Baby," directed by Howard Hawks, Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn deliver a whirlwind of laughter and romance. Paleontologist David Huxley finds his orderly life turned upside down by the mischievous Susan Vance and her pet leopard. Once a box office disappointment, it now shines as a beloved classic, cherished for its wit and charm.

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Story summary

In the 1938 screwball comedy "Bringing Up Baby," directed by Howard Hawks, Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn deliver a whirlwind of laughter and romance. Paleontologist David Huxley finds his orderly life turned upside down by the mischievous Susan Vance and her pet leopard. Once a box office disappointment, it now shines as a beloved classic, cherished for its wit and charm.