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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.
Dinner at Eight (1933) is a comedy and drama film directed by George Cukor, released on December 22, 1933 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Marie Dressler, John Barrymore, Wallace Beery and Jean Harlow. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 133 ratings.
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Marie Dressler
as Carlotta Vance
John Barrymore
as Larry Renault
Wallace Beery
as Dan Packard
Jean Harlow
as Kitty Packard
Lionel Barrymore
as Oliver Jordan
Lee Tracy
as Max Kane
Edmund Lowe
as Dr. Wayne Talbot
Billie Burke
as Millicent Jordan
Madge Evans
as Paula Jordan
Jean Hersholt
as Jo Stengel
Karen Morley
as Lucy Talbot
Louise Closser Hale
as Hattie Loomis
Directed by George Cukor, written by John Meehan, George S. Kaufman and Edna Ferber, produced by David O. Selznick.
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 133 ratings.
Excellent. Part of my TCM Jean Harlow 4-pack, and the bonus feature-length doc on Harlow's short life and career is exemplary. Highly recommended to any Pre-Code connoisseurs--and I know you're out there...
Reviewed on August 13, 2016
One of great director George Cukor's best films, Dinner at Eight is a prime example of a Pre-Code era classic, and an excellent star vehicle for the combined multifarious talents of Marie Dressler, Wallace Beery, Brothers Barrymore (Lionel and John), Jean Harlow, and Billie Burke, among others. Coupled with the great acting is the offbeat and alternately dramatic and humorous story line of the flighty hostess who…
Reviewed on August 10, 2019
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The main cast of Dinner at Eight (1933) includes Marie Dressler, John Barrymore, Wallace Beery, Jean Harlow and Lionel Barrymore. The film was directed by George Cukor. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Dinner at Eight was released on December 22, 1933 and runs for 1h 51m.
Dinner at Eight (1933) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 133 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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