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!
Life with Father Synopsis
A straitlaced turn-of-the-century father presides over a family of boys and the mother who really rules the roost.
Life with Father (1947) is a comedy and family film directed by Michael Curtiz, released on September 13, 1947 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars William Powell, Irene Dunne, Elizabeth Taylor and Edmund Gwenn. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 73 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Curtiz
- Writers:
- Donald Ogden Stewart, Clarence Day, Howard Lindsay
- Producers:
- Robert Buckner
- Cinematographer:
- J. Peverell Marley
- Composer:
- Max Steiner
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget:
- $4,710,000
- Revenue:
- $6,455,000
- Status:
- Released
Life with Father (1947) Trailer
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Life with Father Cast & Crew
Main 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
Derek Scott
as Harlan Day
- Johnny Calkins
Johnny Calkins
as Whitney Benjamin Day
Martin Milner
as John Day
Key crew
Directed by Michael Curtiz, written by Donald Ogden Stewart, Clarence Day and Howard Lindsay, produced by Robert Buckner.
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Life with Father Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 73 ratings.
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Life with Father – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Life with Father online?
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Life with Father (1947) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, Brew, MGM Plus, Pure Flix, FlixFling, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, Great American Pure Flix Amazon Channel and Artiflix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Life with Father?
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The main cast of Life with Father (1947) includes William Powell, Irene Dunne, Elizabeth Taylor, Edmund Gwenn and Zasu Pitts. The film was directed by Michael Curtiz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Life with Father released?
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Life with Father was released on September 13, 1947 and runs for 1h 58m.
Is Life with Father worth watching?
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Life with Father (1947) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 73 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Life with Father?
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Yes. The official Life with Father trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.