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The Man Who Came to Dinner
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The Man Who Came to Dinner

1941-12-24 · 112 min · ★ 7.1

Comedy

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

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Directors
William Keighley
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Bette DavisBette DavisMaggie Cutler
Ann SheridanAnn SheridanLorraine Sheldon
Monty WoolleyMonty WoolleySheridan Whiteside
Richard TravisRichard TravisBert Jefferson
Jimmy DuranteJimmy DuranteBanjo
Billie BurkeBillie BurkeDaisy Stanley
Reginald GardinerReginald GardinerBeverly Carlton
Elisabeth FraserElisabeth FraserJune Stanley
Grant MitchellGrant MitchellErnest W. Stanley
George BarbierGeorge BarbierDr. Bradley
Mary WickesMary WickesMiss Preen
Russell ArmsRussell ArmsRichard Stanley
Ruth VivianHarriet Stanley
Edwin StanleyEdwin StanleyJohn
Betty RoadmanBetty RoadmanSarah
Charles DrakeCharles DrakeSandy
Nanette VallonCosette
John RidgelyJohn RidgelyRadio Man
Ernie AdamsErnie AdamsMichaelson (uncredited)
Leah BairdLeah BairdFan at Train Station (uncredited)

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