About this title: The longest-running non-musical play in Broadway history, Life With Father was faithfully filmed by Warner Bros. in 1947. William Powell is a tower of comic strength as Clarence Day, the benevolent despot of his 1880s New York City household. Irene Dunne co-stars as Day's wife Vinnie, who outwardly has no more common sense than a butterfly but who is the real head of the household. The anecdotal story, encompassing such details as the eldest Day son's (James Lydon) romance with pretty out-of-towner Mary (Elizabeth Taylor), is tied together by Vinnie's tireless efforts to get her headstrong ...
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Description: Good. Good condition. VHS Tape. Case/Booklet Very Good. Quality guaranteed! In original artwork/packaging unless otherwise noted. read more
Format: VHS TAPE
Studio: Madacy Records
UPC:056775613938
Description: Very Good. 056775613938 VHS-Very good condition, minor wear. Plays fine. Lightly used, from private collection. No major marks or damage. 100% satisfaction guaranteed. read more
Description: New. Video with jacket * new perfect condition * all videos are checked for authenticity, are shipped in water tight bubble bags* and are are guaranteed for quality and to work properly* buy from professionals. read more
Description: William Powell, Elizabeth Taylor, Irene Dunne, Edmund Gwenn, ZaSu Pitts, Jimmy Lydon, Emma Dunn, Elisabeth Risdon, Martin... New in new packaging. 1947 Run time: 118. Tyrannical father/husband thinks he has his household under control, but with his children growing up and his wife insisting he gets baptized, it all gets to be too much! Based on Clarence Day's story of growing up in turn-of-the-century New York City with his loving but eccentric father. read more
Format: DVD
Screen format: Full Screen
Studio: Warner Brothers
Date: 2002
UPC:089218316295
Description: William Powell; Irene Dunne; Monte Blue; ZaSu Pitts; Clara Blandick; Johnny Calkins; Emma Dunn; Edmund Gwenn; Elizabeth Taylor. New. Run time: 118 mins. Language: English. read more
Description: Irene Dunne, William Powell, Edmund Gwenn, ZaSu Pitts, Elizabeth Taylor, Jimmy Lydon, Martin Milner. Very good in good packaging. 1947 Run time: 118. read more
Format: DVD
Screen format: Full Screen
Studio: ALPHA VIDEO
UPC:089218316295
Description: BRAND NEW. Based on one of the longest running Broadway plays, this heartwarming family film showcases William Powell (in his Academy Award nominated performance) as an eccentric father with a heart of gold. Directed by Michael Curtiz. 118 minutes. Color. 1947. Attributes: UNRATED VERSION. read more
Format: VHS
Studio: Warner Brothers
Date: September 22, 1997
UPC:056775613938
Description: William Powell, Irene Dunne, Monte Blue, ZaSu Pitts, Clara Blandick, Johnny Calkins, Emma Dunn, Edmund Gwenn, Elizabeth Taylor. Very good in very good packaging. Language: English. Run time: 118 mins. Originally released: 1947. slightly different cover read more
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