The Man Who Came to Dinner
- Year: 1942
- Country of origin: USA
- Genre: Comedy, Romance
- Director: William Keighley
- Length: 112 min
Nothing could be funnier!
Film Synopsis
The Man Who Came to Dinner (1942) follows a celebrated but abrasive critic who slips on ice during a speaking tour and is confined to a Midwestern family’s house. As he extends his stay indefinitely, he disrupts the household with demands, manipulations, and interference in personal affairs. This comedy blends farce and sharp wit in a story of ego, control, and social satire.
The Man Who Came to Dinner Blu-ray & DVD editions
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| Disc Extras | Warner BD-ALL/US 2026 | Warner DVD-R-0/US 2016 | Warner DVD-1/US/OOP 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|
| “The Man Who Came to Dinner”: Inside a Classic Comedy | |||
| Hotpoint Holiday Hour | |||
| Lux Radio Theater | |||
| Theatrical Trailer | |||
| “Glen Gray and the Casa Loma Orchestra” | |||
| “Six Hits and a Miss” | |||
| “So You Think You Need Glasses” | |||
| “The Wabbit Who Came to Supper” |
Edition and Packaging Notes
- Warner’s DVD is also available in “The Bette Davis Collection, Vol. 2” box set with Marked Woman (1937), Jezebel (1938), Old Acquaintance (1943), What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) and Stardust: The Bette Davis Story (2006).
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Collector’s guide
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“The Man Who Came to Dinner”: Inside a Classic Comedy (11:46) -
“Six Hits and a Miss” (Short, 1942, 8:56) -
“So You Think You Need Glasses” (Short, 1942, 10:38)
| Editions | |
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| Extras | “The Man Who Came to Dinner”: Inside a Classic Comedy Warner DVD |
| Theatrical Trailer Warner DVD | |
| “Six Hits and a Miss” Warner DVD | |
| “So You Think You Need Glasses” Warner DVD |