The Man Who Came to Dinner
by George S. Kaufman, Moss Hartliterary work
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The Man Who Came to Dinner is a comedy play by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart. It debuted on October 16, 1939, at the Music Box Theatre in New York City, where it ran until 1941, closing after 739 performances. It then enjoyed a number of New York and London revivals. The first London production was staged at The Savoy Theatre starring Robert Morley and Coral Browne.
Adaptations (2)
The Man Who Came to Dinner has been adapted 2 times, across film and television film, from 1942 to 1972.
The Man Who Came to Dinner1942 · film · 112 min · dir. William Keighley · IMDb ↗An acerbic critic wreaks havoc when a hip injury forces him to move in indefinitely with a Midwestern family.
The Man Who Came to Dinner1972 · television film · 73 min · dir. Buzz Kulik · IMDb ↗IMDb7.2Lecturer and broadcaster Sheridan Whiteside has been invited to dinner at the home of a pompous small-town bigwig. But he stays rather longer than anyone expects.
