You Can't Take It with You (1938)
You'll love them all for giving you the swellest time you've ever had!
Alice, the only relatively normal member of the eccentric Sycamore family, falls in love with Tony Kirby, but his wealthy banker father and snobbish mother strongly disapprove of the match. When the Kirbys are invited to dinner to become better acquainted with their future in-laws, things don't turn out the way Alice had hoped.
Cast
- Jean Arthur - Alice Sycamore
- James Stewart - Tony Kirby
- Lionel Barrymore - Martin Vanderhof
- Edward Arnold - Anthony P. Kirby
- Mischa Auer - Boris Kolenkhov
- Ann Miller - Essie Carmichael
- Spring Byington - Penny Sycamore
- Samuel S. Hinds - Paul Sycamore
- Donald Meek - Mr. Poppins
- H.B. Warner - Mr. Ramsey
Screenplay
- Robert Riskin (Screenplay)
- George S. Kaufman (Theatre Play)
- Moss Hart (Theatre Play)
Themes
Romantic Comedy and Love Sparks, Eccentric Neighbor and Hilarious Chaos, Romantic Mishaps and Awkward Dating, High School Reunion and Comedy, Hilarious High School Prank War
Keywords
harmonica, monopoly, house, tycoon, based on play or musical, love, friends, eccentric, secretary, free spirit, black and white, rich snob, stenographer, eccentric family, whimsical
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is You Can't Take It with You about?
- Alice, the only relatively normal member of the eccentric Sycamore family, falls in love with Tony Kirby, but his wealthy banker father and snobbish mother strongly disapprove of the match. When the Kirbys are invited to dinner to become better acquainted with their future in-laws, things don't turn out the way Alice had hoped.
- Who directed You Can't Take It with You?
- You Can't Take It with You was directed by Frank Capra.
- Who stars in You Can't Take It with You?
- You Can't Take It with You stars Jean Arthur, James Stewart, Lionel Barrymore, Edward Arnold, Mischa Auer, Ann Miller.
- How long is You Can't Take It with You?
- You Can't Take It with You has a runtime of 2h 6m (126 minutes).
- What genre is You Can't Take It with You?
- You Can't Take It with You is a Comedy, Romance film.
- What is the budget of You Can't Take It with You?
- You Can't Take It with You had a budget of $2M.
- How much did You Can't Take It with You gross?
- You Can't Take It with You grossed $7M worldwide.
- Where was You Can't Take It with You produced?
- You Can't Take It with You was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of You Can't Take It with You?
- The themes of You Can't Take It with You include: Romantic Comedy and Love Sparks, Eccentric Neighbor and Hilarious Chaos, Romantic Mishaps and Awkward Dating, High School Reunion and Comedy, Hilarious High School Prank War.