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Dinner at Eight, 1933

Starring: Marie Dressler, John Barrymore, Wallace Beery, Jean Harlow

Directed by: George Cukor

Written by: Frances Marion, Herman J. Mankiewicz

Language: English

Country: USA

Runtime: 110 min

MPAA Rating:

Rating:7.7

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Dinner at Eight can be described as clever, witty, and humorous. The plot revolves around a situation where nothing goes right, infidelity, and falling in love. The main genres are comedy, romance, and drama. In terms of style, Dinner at Eight stars an ensemble cast. In approach, it is realistic. The storytelling is slow paced. Dinner at Eight is located in New York. It takes place in the 1930s. It is adapted from a play. Dinner at Eight has received attention for being critically acclaimed.

Summary of 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 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.

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Language:	English
Country:	USA
Release date:	23 August 1933
Runtime:	110 min

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Marie Dressler

as Carlotta Vance

John Barrymore

as Larry Renault

Wallace Beery

as Dan Packard

Jean Harlow

as Kitty Packard

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Full of Jerky People Being Jerks

Which is about as entertaining as it sounds, and how entertaining that sounds depends upon the viewer. It's not even particularly strong on comedy. It does alright on drama. Its most redeeming points are the old-timey accents, realistic acting,... Read and rate it

07.August.2010
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by: Katakin
Katakin rated this movie6/10Okay

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