Life with Father
In 1880s New York, a stubborn patriarch tries to rule his household while his wife and children go their own way, until a question over his baptism arises.
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In 1880s New York, a stubborn patriarch tries to rule his household while his wife and children go their own way, until a question over his baptism arises.
Why watch Adapted from a 1939 play inspired by Clarence Day's autobiography, it stars William Powell and Irene Dunne, with Elizabeth Taylor in support.
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- What is Life with Father about?
- In 1880s New York, a stubborn patriarch tries to rule his household while his wife and children go their own way, until a question over his baptism arises.
- Who is in the cast of Life with Father?
- Life with Father stars Elizabeth Taylor, William Powell, ZaSu Pitts, Irene Dunne and Martin Milner.
- Who directed Life with Father?
- Life with Father was directed by Michael Curtiz.
- When did Life with Father come out?
- Life with Father was released on 1 January 1947.
- How long is Life with Father?
- Life with Father runs 118 minutes (1 h 58 min).
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