Life with Father (1947)

Name: Life with Father
Genre: Comedy, Family
Released: 1947
Duration: 118 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: William Powell, Irene Dunne, Elizabeth Taylor, Edmund Gwenn, Zasu Pitts

1h 58m United States of America

Comedy Family

Plot

Set in the early 1900s, a rigid father navigates life with his boisterous sons while his wife subtly exerts her influence over the household. Despite his attempts to maintain authority, it becomes clear that the real power lies with the mother, who skillfully manages the chaos and keeps her family's dynamics in check. The film humorously explores the clash between traditional parental roles and the underlying strength of a nurturing mother, showcasing the warmth and challenges of family life during that era.

Cast

William Powell Irene Dunne Elizabeth Taylor Edmund Gwenn Zasu Pitts Jimmy Lydon Emma Dunn Moroni Olsen Elisabeth Risdon Derek Scott Johnny Calkins Martin Milner Heather Wilde Monte Blue Mary Field