Life with Father(1947)
“Here for all!! All the happiness of the play that ran longer, the laughs that were louder than any known before!”
Overview
A straitlaced turn-of-the-century father presides over a family of boys and the mother who really rules the roost.
Director
Michael Curtiz
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
Cast
William Powell
as Clarence Day Sr.
Irene Dunne
as Vinnie Day
Elizabeth Taylor
as Mary Skinner
Edmund Gwenn
as Rev. Dr. Lloyd
Zasu Pitts
as Cousin Cora Cartwright
Jimmy Lydon
as Clarence Day Jr.
Emma Dunn
as Margaret
Moroni Olsen
as Dr. Humphries
Elisabeth Risdon
as Mrs. Whitehead
Derek Scott
as Harlan Day
Johnny Calkins
as Whitney Benjamin Day
Martin Milner
as John Day
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1947
Runtime
1h 58m
Language
French
Rating
6.7 / 10
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Life with Father?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Life with Father (1947).
What is Life with Father about?▼
A straitlaced turn-of-the-century father presides over a family of boys and the mother who really rules the roost.
Who directed Life with Father?▼
Life with Father was directed by Michael Curtiz and released in 1947. It is a comedy, family film.
How long is Life with Father?▼
Life with Father has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
Who stars in Life with Father?▼
The cast of Life with Father includes William Powell as Clarence Day Sr., Irene Dunne as Vinnie Day, Elizabeth Taylor as Mary Skinner, Edmund Gwenn as Rev. Dr. Lloyd, Zasu Pitts as Cousin Cora Cartwright and more.
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