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Still from The Man Who Came to Dinner — The Man Who Came to Dinner (1941) — William KeighleyPhotographed by Tony Gaudio

Poster for The Man Who Came to Dinner

William Keighley

The Man Who Came to Dinner

English / 1941 / 1h 52m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.56/5·7.1K ratings·2K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

An acerbic critic wreaks havoc when a hip injury forces him to move in indefinitely with a Midwestern family.

Included in
Starring Bette Davis
Position 16
Included in
Additions: December 2019
Position 33

Credits

Crew

DirectorWilliam Keighley

WriterPhilip G. Epstein, Julius J. Epstein

CinematographerTony Gaudio

Composer

Friedrich Hollaender

EditorJack Killifer

ProducerJack L. Warner

Cast

Bette Davisas Maggie Cutler

Ann Sheridanas Lorraine Sheldon

Monty Woolleyas Sheridan Whiteside

Richard Travisas Bert Jefferson

Jimmy Duranteas Banjo

Billie Burkeas Daisy Stanley

Reginald Gardineras Beverly Carlton

Elisabeth Fraseras June Stanley

Grant Mitchellas Ernest W. Stanley

George Barbieras Dr. Bradley

Mary Wickesas Miss Preen

Russell Armsas Richard Stanley

Ruth Vivianas Harriet Stanley

Edwin Stanleyas John

Betty Roadmanas Sarah

Charles Drakeas Sandy

Nanette Vallonas Cosette

John Ridgelyas Radio Man

Ernie Adamsas Michaelson (uncredited)

Leah Bairdas Fan at Train Station (uncredited)

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