Dinner at Eight (1933)
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An ambitious New York socialite plans an extravagant dinner party as her businessman husband, Oliver, contends with financial woes, causing a lot of tension between the couple. Meanwhile, their high-society friends and associates, including the gruff Dan Packard and his sultry spouse, Kitty, contend with their own entanglements, leading to revelations at the much-anticipated dinner.
Cast
- Marie Dressler - Carlotta Vance
- John Barrymore - Larry Renault
- Wallace Beery - Dan Packard
- Jean Harlow - Kitty Packard
- Lionel Barrymore - Oliver Jordan
- Lee Tracy - Max Kane
- Edmund Lowe - Dr. Wayne Talbot
- Billie Burke - Millicent Jordan
- Madge Evans - Paula Jordan
- Jean Hersholt - Jo Stengel
Screenplay
- John Meehan
- George S. Kaufman (Theatre Play)
- Edna Ferber (Theatre Play)
- Frances Marion (Screenplay)
- Herman J. Mankiewicz (Screenplay)
Themes
Political Satire and Social Critique, Satirical Tales and Social Critique, Addiction and Recovery
Keywords
adultery, new york city, businessman, blackmail, great depression, based on play or musical, alcoholism, social satire, debt, extramarital affair, socialite, pre-code, eviction, financial problem, heart condition
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dinner at Eight about?
- An ambitious New York socialite plans an extravagant dinner party as her businessman husband, Oliver, contends with financial woes, causing a lot of tension between the couple. Meanwhile, their high-society friends and associates, including the gruff Dan Packard and his sultry spouse, Kitty, contend with their own entanglements, leading to revelations at the much-anticipated dinner.
- Who directed Dinner at Eight?
- Dinner at Eight was directed by George Cukor.
- Who stars in Dinner at Eight?
- Dinner at Eight stars Marie Dressler, John Barrymore, Wallace Beery, Jean Harlow, Lionel Barrymore, Lee Tracy.
- How long is Dinner at Eight?
- Dinner at Eight has a runtime of 1h 51m (111 minutes).
- What genre is Dinner at Eight?
- Dinner at Eight is a Comedy, Drama film.
- What is the budget of Dinner at Eight?
- Dinner at Eight had a budget of $435,000.
- How much did Dinner at Eight gross?
- Dinner at Eight grossed $2M worldwide.
- Where was Dinner at Eight produced?
- Dinner at Eight was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Dinner at Eight?
- The themes of Dinner at Eight include: Political Satire and Social Critique, Satirical Tales and Social Critique, Addiction and Recovery.