Life with Father

Life with Father

Director: Michael Curtiz Cast: Irene Dunne
Irene Dunne
, William Powell
William Powell
, Elizabeth Taylor
Elizabeth Taylor
, Edmund Gwenn
Edmund Gwenn
Michael Curtiz
Life with Father

Life with Father

Director: Michael Curtiz Cast: Irene Dunne
Irene Dunne
, William Powell
William Powell
, Elizabeth Taylor
Elizabeth Taylor
, Edmund Gwenn
Edmund Gwenn
Michael Curtiz

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Overview

"The longest-running non-musical play in Broadway history, Life With Father was faithfully filmed by Warner Bros. in 1947. William Powell is a tower of comic strength as Clarence Day, the benevolent despot of his 1880s New York City household. Irene Dunne co-stars as Day's wife Vinnie, who outwardly has no more common sense than a butterfly but who is the real head of the household. The anecdotal story, encompassing such details as the eldest Day son's (James Lydon) romance with pretty out-of-towner Mary (Elizabeth Taylor), is tied together by Vinnie's tireless efforts to get her headstrong husband baptized, else he'll never be able to enter the Kingdom of God. Each scene is a little gem of comedy and pathos, as the formidable Mr. Day tries to bring a stern businesslike attitude to everyday household activities, including explaining the facts of life to his impressionable son. Donald Ogden Stewart based his screenplay upon the play by Howard Lindsey (who played Mr. Day in the original production) and Russell Crouse; the play in turn was inspired by a series of articles written by Clarence Day Jr., shortly before his death in 1933. Due to a legal tangle with the Day estate, Life With Father was withdrawn from circulation after its first run; it re-emerged on the Public Domain market in 1975."

Product Details

Release Date: 06/04/2002
UPC: 0089218316295
Original Release: 1947
Source: GOTHAM DIST. CORP..***
Language: English
Time: 1:58:00
Sales rank: 55,652

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Irene Dunne Vinnie
William Powell Father
Elizabeth Taylor Mary
Edmund Gwenn Rev. Lloyd
Martin Milner John
ZaSu Pitts Cora
Jimmy Lydon Clarence
Emma Dunn Margaret
Moroni Olsen Dr. Humphries
Derek Scott Harlan
Johnny Calkins Whitney
Heather Wilde Annie
Elisabeth Risdon Mrs. Whitehead,Mrs. Whitehead
Monte Blue Policeman
Nancy Evans Delia
Mary Field Nora
Queenie Leonard Maggie
Clara Blandick Mrs. Wiggins
Frank Elliott Dr. Somers
Clara Reid Scrub Woman
Philo McCullough Milkman
Loie Bridge Corsetierre,Corsetierre
George Meader Salesman
Douglas Kennedy Mr. Morley
Philip Van Zandt Clerk
Russell Arms Stock Quotation Operator
Faith Kruger Hilda
Jean Del Val Francois
Creighton Hale Father of Twins
Jean Andren Mother of Twins
Elaine Lange Ellen
Jack Martin Chef
Arlene Dahl Girl in Delmonico's
Gertrude Valerie Churchgoer
David Cavendish Churchgoer
Henry Sylvester Churchgoer
Hallene Hill Churchgoer
Laura Treadwell Churchgoer
John Beck Perkins the Clerk
James Metcalfe Customer
Joe Bernard Cashier
Lucille Shamburger Nursemaid
Michael Mineo One of Twin Boys
Max Steiner Composer

Technical Credits
Michael Curtiz Director
Donald Ogden Stewart Screenwriter
Robert Buckner Producer
Russel Crouse Playwright
Howard Lindsay Playwright,Screenwriter
William McGann Special Effects
Ray Foster Special Effects
Clarence Day Screenwriter
Jack L. Warner Producer
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