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The Man Who Came to Dinner (1942)

★ 7.5Approved112 minDirector: William Keighley

1941 film by William Keighley

The Man Who Came to Dinner is a 1941 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 J. and Philip G. Epstein is based on the 1939 play by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart. The supporting cast features Jimmy Durante, Richard Travis, Billie Burke, and Reginald Gardiner.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is The Man Who Came to Dinner about?
The Man Who Came to Dinner (1942) — Lecturer Sheridan Whiteside slips on the ice on his way into the home of a prominent Ohio family. The local doctor says Whiteside must remain confined having broken his leg. He begins to meddle with the lives of everyone in the household and, once his plots are underway, learns t
Is The Man Who Came to Dinner based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Man Who Came to Dinner scary?
Content rating: Approved. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.