Katherine hepburn summertime

With this sublimely bittersweet tale of romantic longing, director David Lean left behind the British soundstage to capture in radiant Technicolor the sun-splashed glory of Venice at the height of summer. In a tour de force of fearless vulnerability, Katharine Hepburn portrays the conflicting emotions that stir the heart of a lonely, middle-aged American tourist who is forced to confront her insecurities when she is drawn into a seemingly impossible affair with a charming Italian shopkeeper…

Summertime (1955) by David Lean starring Katharine Hepburn

Summertime (1955)by David Lean starring Katharine Hepburn

Summertime (1955) by David Lean starring Katharine Hepburn

Katharine Hepburn was one of the first classic actresses I followed closely when I delved into old movies. I instantly fell in love with her screen presence when I first saw her in The Philadelphia Story, which remains my favorite of Hepburn's own films, and is one of my favorite movies of all time. Since then…

Summertime (1955)by David Lean starring Katharine Hepburn

Katherine Hepburn in Venice in "SUMMERTIME" (1955)

Summertime (1955) by David Lean starring Katharine Hepburn

“Summertime” (United Artists, 1955) Katherine Hepburn

Katharine Hepburn, in "Summertime," filmed in Venice in 1955. For some reason this film is close to my heart.

"Summertime". It's not exactly an exciting movie - but you really feel like you're on a trip to Venice with Katharine Hepburn in 1955. Gorgeous movie, instant vacay. I MUST visit the exact section of canal that she fell into.

Celebrating a pioneer of the American sportswear aesthetic.

Summertime (1955) / London Film Productions Directed By: David Lean Starring: Katharine Hepburn, Rossano Brazzi, Isa Miranda & Darren McG...