A straitlaced turn-of-the-century father presides over a family of boys and the mother who really rules the roost.
Life with Father 1947 HD | Comedy film by Michael Curtiz | William Powell, Irene Dunne, Elizabeth Taylor & Edmund Gwenn
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A straitlaced turn-of-the-century father presides over a family of boys and the mother who really rules the roost.
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This film’s excellent cast brings interest to a story of otherwise routine family events. Almost all of the performers are nicely matched with their characters, especially William Powell and Irene Dunne as the parents.
Life with Father is a 1947 American comedy film.
Cast
- William Powell – Clarence Day, Sr.
- Irene Dunne – Vinnie Day
- Elizabeth Taylor – Mary Skinner
- Edmund Gwenn – Rev. Dr. Lloyd
- ZaSu Pitts – Cousin Cora Cartwright
- Jimmy Lydon – Clarence Day, Jr.
- Emma Dunn – Margaret – the cook
- Moroni Olsen – Dr. Humphries
- Elisabeth Risdon – Mrs. Whitehead – introduces Morley
- Derek Scott (actor) – Harlan Day
- Johnny Calkins – Whitney Day
- Martin Milner – John Day
- Heather Wilde – Annie – 1st maid
- Monte Blue – The Policeman
- Mary Field – Nora – 2nd maid
- Clara Blandick – Miss Wiggins, the Maid Service Employment Agent
Memorable quotes
- Employment agent: “Sir, before I can let any girl go from this establishment, I must know the character of the home in which she will be employed.” Mr. Day: “Madam, I am the character of my home!”
- Clarence Day, Jr: “…outside green is the best color.” Mary Skinner: “That’s right. I never thought of it that way. But when you do think of it – it’s quite a thought.”
- Upon leaving Clarence Day, Jr. and Mary Skinner alone in the parlor, Mrs. Day turns and says: “Remember, it’s Sunday.”
- Mary Skinner announces through tears after sitting on Clarence Day, Jr’s lap – (he tells her to “Get up! Get up!”): “Now you just think I am some bold and forward girl.”
- Mr. Day states “I am not a guide to Chinatown and The Bowery.”
Awards
It was nominated for Academy Awards for Academy Award for Best Actor (William Powell), Academy Award for Best Art Direction (Robert M. Haas, George Hopkins (set designer)), Academy Award for Best Cinematography and Academy Award for Original Music Score.
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