Kitty Foyle

Kitty Foyle, subtitled The Natural History of a Woman, is a 1940 film which tells the story of a white-collar girl who falls in love with a young socialite, despite the objections of his family. It stars Ginger Rogers, Dennis Morgan, James Craig, Ernest Cossart and Gladys Cooper.

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1940 - Ginger Rogers - Dennis Morgan - James Craig - Ernest Cossart - Gladys Cooper

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Katharine Hepburn was offered the title role but turned it down. She lost the Oscar that year to Ginger Rogers (Hepburn was nominated for "The Philadelphia Story").

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The film was adapted by Dalton Trumbo and Donald Ogden Stewart, from the novel by Christopher Morley. It was directed by Sam Wood.

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Dalton Trumbo - Donald Ogden Stewart - Christopher Morley - Sam Wood

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The movie was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture and the Academy Award for Writing Adapted Screenplay. Ginger Rogers won for Best Actress.

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Academy Award for Best Picture - Academy Award for Writing Adapted Screenplay - Best Actress

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