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The Man Who Came to Dinner is an American comedy romance film first released in 1942,
directed by William Keighley.
The film stars Bette Davis, Ann Sheridan, Monty Woolley, Richard Travis and Jimmy Durante.
Our overall rating for this film is: good.
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Credits
- Director: William Keighley
- Script: Julius J. Epstein, Philip G. Epstein, Moss Hart, George S. Kaufman
- Photo: Tony Gaudio
- Music: Friedrich Hollaender
- Cast: Bette Davis (Maggie Cutler), Ann Sheridan (Lorraine Sheldon), Monty Woolley (Sheridan Whiteside), Richard Travis (Bertram H. ’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. E. Bradley), Mary Wickes (Nurse Preen), Russell Arms (Richard Stanley), Ruth Vivian (Harriet Stanley), Edwin Stanley (John), Betty Roadman (Sarah), Charles Drake (Sandy), Nanette Vallon (Cosette), John Ridgely (Westcott – Radio Man), Ernie Adams (Michaelson), Leah Baird (Fan at Train Station), Leslie Brooks (Hollywood Blonde), Georgia Carroll (Hollywood Blonde), Eddy Chandler (Guard), Laura Hope Crews (Fan), Dudley Dickerson (Porter at Train Station), Peggy Diggins (Hollywood Blonde), Roland Drew (Reporter), Sol Gorss (Chauffeur), Herbert Gunn (Radio man), Creighton Hale (Radio man), Sam Hayes (Announcer), Fred Kelsey (Detective), Hank Mann (Expressman), Frank Mayo (Plainclothesman), Patrick McVey (Harry), Frank Moran (Haggerty), Jack Mower (Plainclothesman), Ralph Peters (Cab Driver), Cliff Saum (Joe – Expressman), Alix Talton (Chorine), Billy Wayne (Freddie – Vendor), Lottie Williams (Fan at Train Station), Gig Young (Bit Part)
- Country: USA
- Language: English
- Runtime: 112 min; B&W
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