: It was the second film from Columbia Pictures to take home the top Academy Award.
The story follows Alice Sycamore, the only "normal" member of a blissfully eccentric, free-spirited family. Chaos ensues when her wealthy, straight-laced fiancé, Tony Kirby, brings his snobbish parents over for dinner on the wrong night. 🌟 Legendary Cast & Characters You Can’t Take It with You (1938)
Watch this iconic clip where Grandpa Martin questions the relentless pursuit of wealth: : It was the second film from Columbia
: Lionel Barrymore was suffering from severe arthritis and a hip injury. The script was specifically rewritten to give his character a "sprained ankle" so he could use his real-life crutches. 🌟 Legendary Cast & Characters Watch this iconic
: Ann Miller was only 15 during filming and had to hide intense pain from dancing en pointe without proper ballet shoes. IMDb notes that James Stewart would bring her boxes of candy to cheer her up.
: Tony's greedy, high-powered father who tries to buy out the neighborhood for a monopoly deal. 🏆 Accolades & Impact