The Man Who Came to Dinner

1942 Feature Film ★ 7.5/10

Released 1/24/1942 (United States)

📖 Storyline

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 there is nothing wrong with his leg. He bribes the doctor and resumes control of the household. —Ed Stephan <stephan@cc.wwu.edu>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 there is nothing wrong with his leg. He bribes the doctor and resumes control of the household. —Ed Stephan <stephan@cc.wwu.edu>

🎭 Cast & Crew

Director William Keighley

Main Star Bette Davis, Character: Maggie Cutler

Supporting Ann Sheridan (as Lorraine Sheldon), Monty Woolley (as Sheridan Whiteside), Richard Travis (as Bert Jefferson), Jimmy Durante (as Banjo), Billie Burke (as Mrs. Daisy Stanley), Reginald Gardiner (as Beverly Carlton), Elisabeth Fraser (as June Stanley), Grant Mitchell (as Mr. Ernest W. Stanley), George Barbier (as Dr. Bradley), Mary Wickes (as Miss Preen), Russell Arms (as Richard Stanley), Ruth Vivian (as Harriet Stanley), Edwin Stanley (as John), Betty Roadman (as Sarah), Charles Drake (as Sandy), Nanette Vallon (as Cosette), John Ridgely (as Radio Man)

ℹ️ Details

Awards 2 wins

IMDb Rating 7.5/10 (9,427 votes)

Reviews 111

Release Date 1/24/1942 (United States)

Format Feature Film

Filmed In United States

Country United States

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