Life with Father (1947) IRENE DUNNE
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- Movie Class by PizzaFLIX: The film LIFE WITH FATHER (1947) was adapted from the 1939 Broadway play, which was based on Clarence Day's autobiographical stories about his family and father, a governor on the New York Stock Exchange. The Broadway production ran for 3,224 performances and still holds the record as the longest-running non-musical play in Broadway history.
Stars: William Powell, Irene Dunne, Elizabeth Taylor
Director: Michael Curtiz
In late 19th-century NYC, a stockbroker strives to maintain authority over his bustling household, but it's his wife who truly rules the roost.
TRIVIA: Since both leads demanded top billing, half of the released prints billed Dunne first and the other half listed Powell first. First-run theaters were required to these alternate prints and advertising alternated the same way.
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Love this movie!! Older movies are often better than some of these newer ones. Thanks for letting us enjoy them!!!
Vicki Buchanan me too, can see it over & over again ❤️ Love Irene Dunne
@@francinebarr1204 Me too! Absolutely LOVE Irene Dunne in anything she has done!
I find that old movies are better then most of today's movies there doesn't seem to be any heart in today's movie and not a compelling story line as there was in these oldies....I search for these type of movies these days thank you for sharing with all of us...
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So true
What a gem. What an absolute gem! Who needs Netflix when there are movies like this in the archives. That's the beauty of RUclips
I agree. But they need to allow more movies.
AGREED FULLY..WATCH IT REGULARLY. So beautifully acted, creative touches, comforting, delightful movie
Yes, I agree!! Drains my batteries though.
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I get so sad when the ending comes because I don't want the movie to be over
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I can watch this over and over and never tire of it! The dialogue is fantastic. The acting of course is top notch. I only wish these movies were made today!!
This is a favorite in our family! I love William Powell in this and Irene Dunne- and Elizabeth Taylor was adorable too. Wholesome classic!
Love these old films and the actors. Also love that there is no cursing, nudity, or massive violence such as is mostly the case with today's "entertainment."
Nora Arico - Amen! Lol and there’s a great story!! No need for CGI or garbage when a good story is told.
Nora Arico That is one reason I have been a classic movie fan for several years now. I prefer TCM over any other movie channel. Thank goodness you can find great movies like this here too.
Nora Arico me too, can see it over & over again ❤️
Amen Nora
Totally agree with you 👍
I have had this book in hardcover for decades and have read it many times, yet I have never seen the movie until now. It was written by Clarence Day and he died the same year the book was published. Day achieved lasting fame in literary circles for his comment, "The world of books is the most remarkable creation of man. Nothing else that he builds ever lasts. Monuments fall, nations perish, civilizations grow old and die out; and, after an era of darkness, new races build others. But in the world of books are volumes that have seen this happen again and again, and yet live on, still young, still as fresh as the day they were written, still telling men's hearts of the hearts of men centuries dead." ....How right he was ,,,,As a writer, these were words that meant a lot to me, since my work will survive me like his work has so well survived him.
What a great quotation.
I love all the classics everyone else does EXCEPT Life With Father. His tantrums and rages are not 'funny' to me and the Irene Dunn role is 2-dimensional cringe worthy and flat - Irene HERSELF hated the role. Believe me I love ALL the classic films, some little known except for Life With Father and Harvey.
I use to have the old hardcover version but at least I have the softcover. Maybe those old books will be worth something in the future.
I think the book was written by Clarence Day Jr.
@@poetcomic1 I think you take it too seriously. It’s meant to be entertainment so the characters are ALL two dimensional.
Between the plandemic and inflation I needed to see this wonderful movie again. I'm trying to get back my sense of humor.
I just love both William Powell and Irene Dunne💜 I am 67 but grew up watching these old movies and they are still my favorites.
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Thank you and BLESS your heart for providing these wonderful sweet old movies!
I love William Powell, this was a cute movie with lots of giggles and smiles throughout x
One of my favorite classic films, thank you for sharing!
After watching several of her movies I have become a HUGE Irene Dunne fan! I've always loved William Powell, together he & Irene Dunne have a chemistry that makes their comedic talents just shine. The world could surely benefit from more of this type entertainment TODAY. It's is an amazingly quality film with NONE of the profanity or nudity that I personally have NO use for. It is SAFE for the ENTIRE family!
I haven't seen this treasure in a long time. It's a great way to relax and forget the chaos of our present world. The cast is perfect.
More so now😢
What a wonderful movie!!! No profane words,no sexual content,no revealing vulgar dress on women, no bombs or explosions,and so much more. Fast forward 2022. Celebrities/actors have become gods,to be admired,worshipped,copied. Forget about christian values and morales demonstrated in this movie. No way. We've come a long way in America. In God We Trust,printed on our money. Wonder how much longer before its completely removed from USA currency?!?! God has been removed from everything else. Thank you for taking the time downloading what use to be. Refreshing,very enjoyable. If only we could see leaving God out of our country will bring consequences of untold horror.
You wrote this right around the pandemic. Crazy to think it’s been about 3 years.
I felt every minute of it. Total insanity.
I love the oldies no sex no violence beautiful family films
"Family" as long as you're white.
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Back in those days (1800s and the 40s) most black families where intact with the fathers at home.
@@judilynn9569 are you a Jew? Why do the Jews bored such a hatred white Race?
@@judilynn9569 not to mention it was the Jews who brought them into Europe and America.
No SEX oh please this IS about sex
A very nice way of showing how we make our lives out of our inner worlds, and how difficult it can be to communicate because of our different needs and points of view of life. Still, love has the power to keep us together and help us understand and accept each other for who we are. Beautiful, funny and nice!
A very
This has to rank as one of Powell's greatest characters. Suitable for repeat viewing.
Could watch these classics all day an never become bored....perfection at its best
Thankful for this site. Can’t afford expensive digital or cable television anymore, and I love vintage movies. You’re a blessing!
Karen Sullivan Me too!
Same here :)
Cable companies are out of reach for most Americans on fixed or low income families.
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I agree!!!!! I HV this movie on vhs and while I HV a vhs machine, the quality is super bad. This was a great find!!! 😄😄💖💖
Elizabeth Taylor, in spite of her beauty, was fabulous in her scene on the porch, such deepth and emotion in her eyes.
This is the 3rd time this year I've watched this humourous elegant movie!!! Some of the best actors of that decade.
Im a Malaysian Indian.. I accidentally On this Movie.. Wow.. Lovely Family Story.. If We could run Our Family In such Understanding Way.. How Super Our Family will be..Simply a Great Family Movie.. 👍
I've been binge watching these old films while burning the midnight oil doing data entry work 🙃
"Making Fathers trousers kneel seemed more of a sacrilege ". " I know Claire loves me because I keep reminding him"
So many delightfully funny lines in this wonderful movie.
"That's not fair, Vinnie.. When I talk about My relatives I criticize them!"
What a joy to see an old movie that I loved to watch with my parents, when I was young! It's still just as funny- and endearing as ever.
like magic, I used to only watch fairy tales
They need to make more of them, the wonderful scripts ❣️❣️❣️ Just wonderful❣️❣️❣️
Loved the decor of the home. Just beautiful n classy.
One of my most favourite movies of all time!! Thank you SO MUCH for this!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
What a wonderful movie. I love older movies, so wholesome and innocent 🥰. Thank you
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I’ve seen this movie many times still enjoying it! To bad they didn’t make wonderful comedic movies like this anymore. Nice to see no swearing no sex. No violence. Just pure joy.❤
If only American parents conducted themselves like this today with firm but respectful control and children showed a better sense of discipline.
They certainly did my day.. My father acted a LOT like Mr Day (although, never would have made a maid cry) and my Mother was most definitely Mrs Day, she ran the house, but, made it look like Dad did it (he wasn't around much though, was always working)!
How can you dislike a film starring such talented, sophisticated and lovely actors as William Powell and Irene Dunne
And the very young Elizabeth Taylor.
True
True true
Bogart should have been the lead actor in this movie
@@martinober249 William Powell was swell in the role
OLD MOVIES 🎥 ARE THE BEST, BEST ACTOR EVER, THE LITTLE BOY IS A GOOD ACTOR.THANK YOU SO MUCH, SEND MORE VIDEOS.
“Has it ever struck you that life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quick you hardly catch it going?”― Tennessee Williams.
Brilliant quote and so true.
After a very long time I had some time to watch a movie and I picked this one; it made my day. Such a refreshing piece of art.
"Do you believe that girls can also go to college?
I guess so, if they want to waste that much of time before they get married" 😂
I never get tired to look at this movie. Thank you, I prefer these old movies any day.
Never get tired watching classic oldies movie 🥰
I love the way the camera pans across the room to reveal to the audience she bought the pug dog without it having to be mentioned in the dialogue until Clare claps eyes on it later in the scene. So many wonderful little touches like this. Also how Vinnie says You know how the coffee pot git broken and Clare changes the subject. Just love this film!
Yep! Lol
Yesssssss LoL 😂
🎉 William Powell was a delight in every movie I have seen him in Irene Dunne had Such a beautiful voice all the characters in this movie were very well represented by all the actors
Love the book and movie. I haven't been to a picture show in years and don't expect to in the future.
Thank you pizza flix! i love this movie!
This classic one of the finest of the Golden Era. Irene and William were a fabulous pair
Poor Vinnie, she was a good wife + mother - but she'd be dangerous with a _credit card_ !
Haha
But her Intentions.. were good!
Life as simple is so beautiful. This is such wholesome viewing it leaves in the dust most current media
This movie will lighten your heart...so funny and ending is sweet. Elizabeth Taylor is very young in this one. Wish I lived back then.
The casting in this movie is absolutely spot on! Kudos to whoever is responsible. I watch this over and over and I always notice a little something different to make me smile..love it!
Irene Dunn was hilarious with her logic of returning the Pug dog and getting the suit!! She portrayed her character perfectly!! Love her in everything she was in!
Puerile is what it was.
@@piyushmathur5121 You had to read the book to get it. This is taken from life--Clarence, Jr's life. The kid grew up to be an author and this was based on his book.
Yes, it's very fun.
@@ocbgrounds6168 I read his book as a kid. It was so funny!
At the table, she almost had Clare Sr biting into her "logic" ;)
Just discovered this film recently. It's perfect for the Christmas break. Thank you, for uploading this.
As noted in the description, it was a big hit on Broadway. Sadly, author Clarence Day died shortly after the book was published in 1935. He never got to enjoy the play or the movie.
How I wish some things were still like this. Family visiting. Everyone chatting. Interacting
Possibly my favorite movie of all time!
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When my mom was alive, I used to sit up with her and watch ol movies, RIP Ma!!!
Vinnie: "Where did that dog come from?"
Harlan: "She'll behave, mother. I've talked to her."
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Perfect casting! I love William Powell and Irene Dunne.
Excellent movie. Thanks for sharing it with us!
I miss these old Hollywood movies. They were the best. Loved the wardrobes. Wish old Hollywood was still alive. Storylines that made sense & language that wasn't offensive.
I’m grateful for your collection and it’s posting. I love old classic movies but don’t know any titles. Thanks so much. Maranatha
It was funny how he's teaching his son how to handle women but afterwards got handled by his wife.😂
And a good job of it she did, lol.
Ah yes the "who where's the pants" theory, well men do, they where the pants, but it's their wives that tell them how to where them. LOL. Merry Christmas to All & to All a good nite. Peace on Earth this nite. Guard us & keep us Lord Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.
Well, there ARE times you have to submit to wifey 😉🫤😳
wow, she was 49 , she was gorgeous
A strangely underrated actress of great charm, range and depth.
Love this movie! Watched many times in the past and will in future. Thanks!
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It’s hard to believe that Elizabeth Taylor was 14 or 15 while filming this movie. What a doll!
15; and Marty Milner only 16.
I was just wondering if that was Elizabeth Taylor...
She was 19 when this movie was made and played the part of an air headed Bimbo perfectly. Type casting?
@@09miesque no she was 14
@@09miesque She was born in 1932 and was 15 years old in 1947.
Poor maid Annie. Should they have not warned her that Clarence shouts and speaks to himself a lot? :) That was the most hilarious scene for me :)
Why warn The Help? It is her place to conform
Thank You
So nice to watch a clean movie.
Irene Dunn would be 125 years old were she still with us. As it was, she lived to age 91!
Loved this move.... wonderful family story, no shooting no killing, no superhero's saving the world! Just ordinary family going on about their lives !!
So glad to see this come across my youtube feed. Love this movie!!
That was lovely, I enjoyed it so much. The humour was wonderful!
I adore this film. Vinnie is so funny and so strong and I love Clare. I love when they exchange the pug dog for the suit. Gad!
That was one of the best parts of the movie. I almost got lost in the logic myself. Gad.
It makes perfect sence to me.
I wish it was that easy to exchange something but the line about don't you let them charge you almost had me LOL😃🐕 =suit.
love those sliding doors. high arches are the way to go. beautiful lamps, couches and fixtures.
I love High Victorian decor too!
One of those movies that can be watched more than once. Love her reasoning about exchanging the dog for the suit 😅.
this 70 yrs old movie makes todays oscar winner movies look shit.....a fan from pakistan
It's Christmas let's try to use a little more respectful vocabulary God Bless America
@@charlesdrury1587 friend i'm not Christian but i celebrate charismas cause we muslims love jesus ,i would never disrespect this day what said is meant for now dayz sloppy standard of cinema
@@marysylvie2012 happy holidays
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Per Murshad - You are 100% correct! Thank you.
@mansirat kaur received with pleasure 💕..... How are things neighbour we are worried about u people
Thanks for posting it in the original aspect ratio!
Goodness sakes...Life With Father and Heidi too, on the same site page...could be here all night. LOL. Love the oldie but goodies.
a true classic Gem here. thx so much for all these precious films (:
I love this movie. It’s been a “go to” for me many times
i could sit and watch these classic movies for hours. great acting and during the golden years of hollywood
The rights got in a tangle. 'Life with Father' was out of circulation for years like 'Roberta', another rediscovered gem, and the original British 'Gaslight'.
Love this and I am sorry to live these times
Perfect for a Sunday afternoon. Thank you 😊 📺☕️
"Madam, I am the character of my home!" Lol!!
One of my favs..also my favorite actor from the Thin Man movies
I just adore this movie💫💞
Truly✨thank you so much for sharing it✨pizza flix🏆🎼😁
It made my day!✨
Absolutely 💯 brilliant film, have to put it out there, Irene dunne has to be one my favourite all time most beautiful women, absolutely gorgeous ❤
I totally understand his opinion on democrats
How I love the simpler times.
I could have watched another two hours of this.
I'm the same way when it comes to a good epic motion picture.
Just lovely watching this on a Sunday afternoon with time to enjoy thank you for the upload
life seemed so simple back then. really enjoyed this old classic. thank you!
It was also much more difficult for the not so fortunate ones... working hours, medical care, no labour laws...
I've never seen this before! What a sweet old movie!!!!
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Love the way she wraps him around her little finger in the most charming and cutest ways. Love this movie! An all time favorite of mine.! Thanks for making it available. Not sure that you could possibly find one like this one but would love it if you could.
Utterly (often quite sharply) entertaining. The young Elizabeth Taylor is a catch. Subbed.
This video is a jewel! Thx for sharing such a great discovery.
Thanks for watching! May the Sauce be with you.
Haven't laughed this much in a long time....Thank you!
I've waited for years for a watchable quality version of this great move. (Beware the notorious Elstree company whose DVDs are appalling.) This is the best version I've seen since it was last shown on TV many moons ago. Thank you.
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Claire and Vinnie kept me laughing Hysterically she definitely knew how to get her way she's a very clever women. What was the odds of having all them adorable red headed boys. It freaked the maid out 😂. Always enjoyed watching this movie. TFS ♥😎
Exactly. She knew what she was doing.
A wonderful feel-good movie! Great entertainement for the entire family, and a fresh-faced Elizabeth Taylor. Loved it!!
A yes
There’s a huge market for lovely old films. Are the makers under an evil spell that they can’t think up anything nice anymore.
Thank you for excellent movie and upload
love this movie bout things that were important in families.when kids listen to there parents..
Loved this old movie! The costumes are amazing, the drama and the acting is really great! Will be watching it again after some time.
Thanks for Irene Dunn.
The birth of consumer debt and credit cards.
Loved this movie back when I was a kid....and it was old back then. Elizabeth Taylor was so beautiful. Always loved her movies the other actors in this were all wonderful too.