‘Life with Father’ is a 1947 American Technicolor comedy film directed by Michael Curtiz, adapted from the 1939 play of the same name, which was inspired by the autobiography of Clarence Day. The story follows Clarence Day Sr., a stockbroker in 1880s New York City, who believes he runs his household with strict efficiency. However, his wife, Vinnie, and their four redheaded sons often outmaneuver him, leading to humorous domestic chaos. The film explores themes of family dynamics, tradition, and change, with a central plot revolving around Vinnie’s insistence that Clarence be baptized. Featuring charming performances and witty dialogue, ‘Life with Father’ was nominated for four Academy Awards and remains a beloved classic.
Credits: Director: Michael Curtiz Producer: Robert Buckner Starring: William Powell, Irene Dunne, Elizabeth Taylor, Edmund Gwenn, ZaSu Pitts Screenplay: Donald Ogden Stewart Cinematography: William V. Skall, J. Peverell Marley
