Dinner at Eight

This poignant 1930s comedy features nearly flawless performances by an all-star cast under the deft direction of George Cukor. Based on the... Read More

This poignant 1930s comedy features nearly flawless performances by an all-star cast under the deft direction of George Cukor. Based on the successful play by Edna Ferber and George Kaufman, DINNER AT EIGHT is the tale of a socially scheming Park Avenue hostess (Billie Burke) who performs a series of clever manipulations to bring about a dinner party for an aristocratic English couple. In the process, she largely ignores the troubles facing her ailing husband (Lionel Barrymore); unwittingly, her choice of guests creates a web of intrigue, malice, and romance. Jean Harlow is exceptional as the shrewd wife of Billie's business adversary, as is John Barrymore, in a powerful, somewhat autobiographical turn as a fading star who drinks his future away. Silent-film performer Marie Dressler made a comeback in the role of the aging stage actress Carlotta. Minimize

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Key Information
Directors	George Cukor
Stars	Marie Dressler
Actors	Karen Morley
Genre	Comedies
Subgenre	Vintage • Romances • All-Star • Essential Cinema
MPAA Rating	Not Rated
Available Formats	VHS
UPC	012569507821
Release Date	1933
Running Time	1hr 51min
Languages
Original Language	English
DVD Editions
	Format: DVD , 1hr 51min Release Company: Warner Home Video (March 01, 2005) UPC: 012569507821
VHS Editions
	Format: VHS , 1hr 51min Release Company: MGM Home Entertainment UPC: 027616053336
Credits
Screenwriter	Donald Ogden Stewart
Professional Reviews
	(03/27/2005, p.E13, Susan King): "[A] delicious 1933 comedy-drama..."
Quotes from the Movie
	"I was reading a book the other day...the guy said machinery is going to take the place of every profession."--Kitty (Jean Harlow) to Carlotta (Marie Dressler) "Oh my dear, that's something you need never worry about."--Carlotta's reply

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By: hollywoodmagic
Dec 21, 2003

Perfect in Every Regard

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Pros: The cast, the script, the sets, the costumes.

Cons: None that come to mind!

Bottom Line:
Watch this movie at all costs. If nothing else, you will be able to at least see a great survey of America's past icons. And you'll probably be wildly entertained! Read More

By: George_Chabot