The Man Who Came to Dinner (1941 film)
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| Directed by | William Keighley |
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| Based on | The Man Who Came to Dinner by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart |
| Produced by | Hal B. Wallis (executive producer) |
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| Cinematography | Tony Gaudio |
| Edited by | Jack Killifer |
| Music by | Friedrich Hollaender |
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| Distributed by | Warner Bros. Pictures |
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Running time | 112 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $1.1 million |
| Box office | $2.6 million (worldwide rentals) |
The Man Who Came to Dinner is a 1941 American screwball comedy film directed by William Keighley, and starring Bette Davis, Ann Sheridan and, as the titular character, Monty Woolley. The screenplay by Julius J. and Philip G. Epstein is based on the 1939 play by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart. The supporting cast features Jimmy Durante, Richard Travis, Billie Burke, and Reginald Gardiner.