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Today, a classic.

One of the great Frank Capra films

You Can't Take It With You (1938)

I have probably seen this before, a long time ago.

It is quite worth seeing again. A lot of familiar actors and a great story. Up from the depression.

Lionel Barrymore resists his usual over acting as the wise father. This was just at the point he was beginning to lose the use of one leg. Sad to see. But he works over it and it becomes a prop!

No business like show business.

Others: Jean Arthur, James Stewart, Donald Meek, Mischa Auer, Spring Byington, and more. All given plenty of room to work their magic.

I have not paid much attention to the films of the late 30's, the post-depression period. Frank Capra was the king but there are many more. Maybe worth a walk down memory lane.

Labels: films