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The Man Who Came to Dinner is a 1942 American screwball comedy film directed by William Keighley, and starring Bette Davis, Ann Sheridan and, as the titular character, Monty Woolley. The screenplay by Julius and Philip G. Epstein is based on the 1939 play The Man Who Came to Dinner by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman .
- $1.1 million
- Jerry Wald
Genre. Comedy. The Man Who Came to Dinner is a comedy play by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart. It debuted on October 16, 1939, at the Music Box Theatre in New York City, where it ran until 1941, closing after 739 performances. It then enjoyed a number of New York and London revivals.
- George S. Kaufman, Moss. Hart
- October 16, 1939
- 1998
- Comedy
A classic comedy film starring Bette Davis as a famous critic who disrupts a Midwestern family with his wit and charm. Based on a play by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart, the film features a star-studded cast and a clever script.
- (8.5K)
- Comedy, Romance
- William Keighley
- 1942-01-24
A comedy film based on a Broadway play, starring Bette Davis, Monty Woolley and Ann Sheridan. A famous radio host breaks his leg and stays at a Midwestern family's house, causing chaos and meddling in their lives.
1h 52m1942. Overview. Synopsis. Credits. Photos & Videos. Film Details. Articles & Reviews. Quotes. Trivia. Notes. Brief Synopsis. An acerbic critic wreaks havoc when a hip injury forces him to move in with a midwestern family. Cast & Crew. Read More. William Keighley. Director. Bette Davis. Maggie Cutler. Ann Sheridan. Lorraine Sheldon.
- William Keighley, Dick Mayberry
- Bette Davis
While on a speaking tour in Ohio, opinionated and arrogant radio personality Sheridan Whiteside (Monty Woolley) injures himself slipping on ice and becomes an unexpected houseguest for a prominent...
- (7)
- Comedy
View All Characters in The Man Who Came to Dinner. Guide written by. Eleanor Cohn-Eichner. The Man Who Came to Dinner plot summary, character breakdowns, context and analysis, and performance video clips.
