The Basics – You Can’t Take It With You (1938) – Director – Frank Capra; starring Jean Arthur, Jimmy Stewart, Lionel Barrymore; Run Time – 126 mins. – Comedy, Romance – “A man from a family of rich snobs becomes engaged to a woman from a good-natured but decidedly eccentric family.”
Prior Knowledge
Kristy – In order to prepare the food, I had to do a little research on the movie, so I know that it is basically about a collision of worlds between two very different families.
Koob – All I know about this movie is that it is by the great Frank Capra.
Fun Facts
–Shortly before filming began, Lionel Barrymore lost the use of his legs to crippling arthritis and a hip injury. To accommodate him, the script was altered so that his character had a sprained ankle, and Barrymore did the film on crutches.
–Lionel Barrymore plays Jean Arthur‘s grandfather in the film. In reality, he was only 22 years her senior.
Viewing Source – Free streaming video @ http://stagevu.com/video/lchbzzytrcbd
Post Viewing Responses
Ratings (with 1 star = the worst and 5 stars = the best)
Koob: 3 stars
Kristy: 4 stars
Double Gobble Score: 3.5 stars
The Takeaway: An under-appreciated Frank Capra film that should be recognized by modern audiences for its witty, intelligent comedy and memorable cast of characters.