The Man Who Came to Dinner
“NOTHING COULD BE FUNNIER!”
Synopsis
An acerbic critic wreaks havoc when a hip injury forces him to move in indefinitely with a Midwestern family.
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The Man Who Came to Dinner - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-08
Top Cast
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Bette Davis
Maggie Cutler
Ann Sheridan
Lorraine Sheldon
Monty Woolley
Sheridan Whiteside
Richard Travis
Bert Jefferson
Jimmy Durante
Banjo
Billie Burke
Daisy Stanley
Reginald Gardiner
Beverly Carlton
Elisabeth Fraser
June Stanley
Grant Mitchell
Ernest W. Stanley
George Barbier
Dr. Bradley
Mary Wickes
Miss Preen
Russell Arms
Richard Stanley
Ruth Vivian
Harriet Stanley
Edwin Stanley
John
Betty Roadman
Sarah
Charles Drake
Sandy
Nanette Vallon
Cosette
John Ridgely
Radio Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Festival / Special Debut
January 1, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 30, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Keighley
- Screenplay & Story
- Julius J. Epstein, Philip G. Epstein
- Original Score
- Friedrich Hollaender
- Original Title
- The Man Who Came to Dinner
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Keighley
Julius J. Epstein, Philip G. Epstein, George S. Kaufman, Moss Hart
Friedrich Hollaender
Tony Gaudio
Jack Killifer
Jack L. Warner, Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
William Keighley
Director
Julius J. Epstein
Screenplay
Philip G. Epstein
Screenplay
Jack L. Warner
Producer
Friedrich Hollaender
Original Music Composer
Tony Gaudio
Director of Photography
Jack Killifer
Editor
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man Who Came to Dinner
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What is The Man Who Came to Dinner about?
An acerbic critic wreaks havoc when a hip injury forces him to move in indefinitely with a Midwestern family.
Who directed The Man Who Came to Dinner?
The Man Who Came to Dinner was directed by William Keighley.
Who stars in The Man Who Came to Dinner?
The principal cast of The Man Who Came to Dinner includes Bette Davis, Ann Sheridan, Monty Woolley, Richard Travis, Jimmy Durante.
When was The Man Who Came to Dinner released and how long is it?
The Man Who Came to Dinner was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for The Man Who Came to Dinner?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man Who Came to Dinner was composed by Friedrich Hollaender.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Man Who Came to Dinner?
The Man Who Came to Dinner holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).