socialite
91 movies and shows
High Society
Tue, 17 Jul 1956
With socialite Tracy Lord about to remarry, her ex-husband - with the help of a sympathetic reporter - has 48 hours to convince her that she really still loves him.
Petulia
Mon, 10 Jun 1968
Dr. Archie Bollen is having a midlife crisis. He's just divorced his wife and is establishing a new life for himself. One night, he catches the eye of Petulia Danner, a charming, free-spirited young woman. Petulia's vibrant personality hides her fear of her abusive husband, David, whose father is a powerful society figure. As Petulia and Archie's feelings for each other grow, they must decide what it is they truly want.
Riptide
Thu, 29 Mar 1934
Mary is an impetuous romantic who marries British aristocrat Lord Philip Rexford on a whim. Their marriage is successful, though, and they grow closer over the years. Then, a trip to the Italian Riviera unexpectedly reunites Mary with her former beau, Tommie. After some vicious gossip makes Rexford distrust her, he begins work on a divorce. Mary must now choose between the man she has married and the man she once loved.
The Birds
Thu, 28 Mar 1963
Thousands of birds flock into a seaside town and terrorize the residents in a series of deadly attacks.
His Exciting Night
Fri, 11 Nov 1938
A milquetoast clerk is betrothed to the socialite whose aunt holds a big account with his company.
Savage Grace
Wed, 04 Jul 2007
This examination of a famous scandal from the 1970s explores the relationship between Barbara Baekeland and her only son, Antony. Barbara, a lonely social climber unhappily married to the wealthy but remote plastics heir Brooks Baekeland, dotes on Antony, who is homosexual. As Barbara tries to "cure" Antony of his sexuality -- sometimes by seducing him herself -- the groundwork is laid for a murderous tragedy.
The House of Mirth
Fri, 13 Oct 2000
In early 20th century New York City, an impoverished socialite desperately seeks a suitable husband as she gradually finds herself betrayed by her friends and exiled from high society.
Factory Girl
Fri, 29 Dec 2006
In the mid-1960s, wealthy debutant Edie Sedgwick meets artist Andy Warhol. She joins Warhol's famous Factory and becomes his muse. Although she seems to have it all, Edie cannot have the love she craves from Andy, and she has an affair with a charismatic musician, who pushes her to seek independence from the artist and the milieu.
Reversal of Fortune
Fri, 19 Oct 1990
Wealthy Sunny von Bülow lies brain-dead, husband Claus guilty of attempted murder; but he says he's innocent and hires Alan Dershowitz for his appeal.
Kitty Foyle
Fri, 27 Dec 1940
A hard-working, white-collar girl falls in love with a young socialite, but meets with his family's disapproval.
Mr. Skeffington
Thu, 25 May 1944
A beautiful but vain woman who rejects the love of her older husband must face the loss of her youth and beauty.
Lady with a Past
Fri, 19 Feb 1932
A wealthy girl hires a male escort to make one of her male friends jealous. She spreads rumours about her character that makes her popular amongst all bachelors in the city including her friend.
It Happened One Night
Thu, 22 Feb 1934
A runaway heiress makes a deal with the rogue reporter trailing her but the mismatched pair end up stuck with each other when their bus leaves them behind.
Helter Skelter
Sun, 07 Aug 1949
A detective gets involved with a wealthy socialite who can't seem to stop hiccuping.
Café Society
Wed, 11 May 2016
The story of a young man who arrives in Hollywood during the 1930s hoping to work in the film industry, falls in love, and finds himself swept up in the vibrant café society that defined the spirit of the age.
Lady Tubbs
Tue, 02 Jul 1935
A cook in a railroad construction camp inherits $500,000. She pretends to be English royalty and barges into the New York social scene.
Something About Her
Mon, 01 Mar 2021
A story of an improbable friendship between a Santa Barbara socialite, suffering from ALS and her caretaker from Senegal.
The Kid Sister
Tue, 06 Feb 1945
A madcap comedy about a kid sister who tries to steal her older sister's boyfriend. Her plan involves joining forces with a burglar to rob the unfortunate suitor's home.
Someone to Love
Sat, 01 Dec 1928
A poor but honest sheet-music salesman is parted from his wealthy fiancée when she comes to believe he’s nothing but a golddigger. But circumstance places him on the board of an exclusive girls’ school, where he can prove his integrity as well as his love. This film is believed lost.
Girls Demand Excitement
Sun, 08 Feb 1931
Peter Brooks is a hard-working, hard-up college student whose dislike of women attending college weakens under the amorous advances of spoiled socialite coed Joan Madison.