Oliver jordan arranges a dinner party that will benefit the business of her husband. Oliver jordan billie burke arranges a dinner party that will benefit the busines of her husband lionel barrymore. There was a madefortv movie remake in the 1980s that updated some of the cultural references larry renault was addicted to cocaine rather than an alcoholic, for. Mankiewicz and direction by george cukor gave some immortal screen luminaries a chance. Her husband oliver is in failing health, and he is also worried because someone is trying to buy up the stock in his shipping business even his old friend carlotta wants to sell her stock. As this show is three sets, please note the stream will start earlier 7pm et this tuesday at webcast. Things that stood out about jean harlow in the movie, dinner at eight. Kaufman and edna ferber s play of the same name, it features an ensemble cast of marie dressler, john barrymore, wallace beery, jean harlow, lionel barrymore, lee tracy, edmund lowe, and billie burke. On august 29, 1933, mgms starstudded bigscreen adaptation of dinner at eight, directed by george cukor, made its world premiere in new.
Dinner at eight 1933 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Jan 01, 2009 things that stood out about jean harlow in the movie, dinner at eight. Now you can do dinner and a movie like never before in eight intimate cinema theaters, featuring reserved loungestyle seating and a complete menu of deliciously simple food that you can enjoy before, during or after the show. A dizzy socialite played by billie burke is so determined to keep her social status. Were your movie poster source for new releases and vintage movie posters. Producer david oselznick and director george cukors sought to recreate the success of the star studded, oscarwinning grand hotel, and the result was dinner at eight, yet another glamorous, star studded ensemble comedy starring jean harlow, john barrymore, billie burke and many other early hollywood stars. A gorgeous, highgloss deco mosaic, overloaded with star power, and a curious triumph over all by the electroplated venus, jean harlow. Kaufman and edna ferber dinner at eight 1933 film, a 1933 adaptation dinner at eight 1989 film, a madefortelevision adaptation starring lauren bacall. Buy dinner at eight movie posters from movie poster shop. On the contrary, rather than cramming as many big names as possible into a lumbering vehicle, the movie s impeccably crafted script by edna ferber and herman j. Dinner at eight movie posters from movie poster shop. Dinner at eight marie dressler jean harlow john barrymore 1933 at least one of the guests marie dressler, jean harlow, john barrymore misbehaves at a new york society party held for.
Dinner at eight album, a 1986 album by american keyboardist and composer wayne horvitz. Aug 29, 2018 on august 29, 1933, mgms starstudded bigscreen adaptation of dinner at eight, directed by george cukor, made its world premiere in new york. It has romance, glamour, wit, charm, intrigue, interesting characters and a great story. Mgm originally promoted dinner at eight by touting the allstar cast, but this is no runofthemill omnibus picture. Dinner at eight comedy from oscarwinning director george cukor my fair lady comes this ensemble comedy about a social climbing woman and her husband who host a party for a group of new yorks elite. In this evocative great depression emsemble piece, we see affluence fallen on hard times, a once soughtafter actor unable to find work, a prototype corporate raider fueding with his lowborn wife and a matronly actress forced to sell a major part of her. Best of all, however, was the laugh she and marie dressler got at the films closing.
See the full list of dinner at eight cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. Dinner at eight is a tv remake of the 1933 mgm film of the same name. Mgm originally promoted dinner at eight by touting the allstar cast, but this is no runof the mill omnibus picture. The witty and fastpaced film was based on the play by george s. Dinner at eight 1933 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Adapted to the screen by frances marion and herman j. From oscarwinning director george cukor my fair lady comes this ensemble comedy about a social climbing woman and her husband who host a party for a group of new yorks elite. Watch dinner at eight starring marie dressler in this comedy on directv. Drink in a menu of food movies while stuck at home food. Millicent jordan billie burke is obsessed with planning the perfect dinner party for a group of.
Dinner at eight 1933 greatest films the best movies. His direction often undermines the pacing, and while these actors are acting well, you still cant escape the sneaking. Dinner at eight is one of the consummate movie buffs movies. They go on to say that it has romance, glamour, wit, charm, intrigue, interesting characters and a great story. I have a wonderful husband and daughter, and delightful furry ones. Overview of dinner at eight, 1934, directed by george cukor, with marie dressler, john barrymore, wallace beery, at turner classic movies. Dinner at eight 1933 hilda vaughn, jean harlow, and billie burke. Released january 12th, 1934, dinner at eight stars marie dressler, jean harlow, john barrymore, wallace beery the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 53. Dinner at eight, a vastly entertaining behindcloseddoors glimpse into the lives of the troubled and troublemaking whos who of people invited. Dinner at eight, american comedy film, released in 1933, that was directed by george cukor and featured an allstar cast. Mankiewicz and direction by george cukor gave some immortal screen luminaries a chance to shine. Dinner at eight is a 1933 romantic comedy about a group of people attending a lavish dinner party. An ambitious new york socialite plans an extravagant dinner party as her businessman husband, oliver, contends with financial woes, causing a lot of tension between the couple.
George cukors dinner at eight is an excellent herman mankiewitzfrances marion adaptation of the george s. On the contrary, rather than cramming as many big names as possible into a lumbering vehicle, the movies impeccably crafted script by edna ferber and herman j. All i remember are the brothers barrymore, karen morley, marie dressler, billie burke, wallace beery, jean harlow. Dinner at eight was the second allstar vehicle from mgm.
Kaufman and edna ferbers play of the same name, it features an ensemble cast of marie dressler, john barrymore, wallace beery, jean harlow, lionel barrymore, lee tracy, edmund lowe, and billie burke. Dinner at eight made harlow a bigger star than ever. With marie dressler, john barrymore, lionel barrymore, jean harlow, wallace beery, lee tracy, edmund. Its so topshelf, i completely overlooked lee tracy is in the movie, and i love lee tracy. Amc dinein serves up the very best in fresh ingredients and handcrafted dishes. In spite of all this, however, dinner is served precisely at eight. This poignant 1930s comedy features nearly flawless performances by an allstar cast under the deft direction of george cukor. Released january 12th, 1934, dinner at eight stars marie dressler, jean harlow, john barrymore, wallace beery the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 53 min, and received a score of out of 100. A poorlymade tv movie remake version was attempted, dinner at eight 1989, with marsha mason and john mahoney as oliver and millicent jordan, stacy edwards as their daughter paula jordan, charles durning and ellen greene as dan and kitty packard, lauren bacall as carlotta vance, harry hamlin as larry renault, and ralph bruneau as dr. Dinner at eight the crystal glitters, and the china is impeccable, but the main course turns out to be dayold meatloaf thus might one sum up the dispiriting news about lincoln center theaters. I love beautiful colors, exquisite craftsmanship, and adding the unexpected to the ordinary. On the eve of her dinner, millicent, still short an extra man, telephones larry renault, a washedup silent movie star, and extends him a lastminute invitation, completely unaware that paula is having a clandestine love affair with him.
Koch notoriously declined to attend the afterparty following the berlin premiere because he was so turned off by what he saw as moralizing in this film version. The internet movie database calls dinner at eight one of the consummate movie buffs movies and i quite agree. Millicent jordan is preoccupied with the plans she is making for a highclass dinner party. Meanwhile, their highsociety friends and associates, including the gruff dan packard and his sultry spouse, kitty, contend with their own entanglements, leading to revelations at the muchanticipated dinner. A masterfullydirected, poignant melodramatic comedy by womans director george cukor and producer david o. Its one, that i can watch anytime and find myself laughing out loud at one part and then find myself, emotionally upset the next.
Dinner at eight is based on a stage play, which if you didnt read in the credits, you would have picked up on fairly quickly. Affluent millicent and oliver jordan throw a dinner for a handful of wealthy andor wellborn acquaintances, each of whom has much to reveal. Ed, the movie hound, read me an interview with him in last nights telegram. Read the dinner at eight movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on. Dinner at eight ish, an episode of the american sitcom cheers. Selznick, dinner at eight 1933 was filled with a tremendous cast of stars inspired by the format of mgms previous years grand hotel 1932 set at. Dinner at eight is a 1933 american precode comedydrama film directed by george cukor. Watch dinner at eight online stream full movie directv. Dinner at eight, a 1932 broadway play written by george s.
In this evocative great depression emsemble piece, we see affluence fallen on hard times, a once soughtafter actor unable to find work, a prototype corporate raider fueding with his lowborn wife and a matronly actress forced to sell. So, when i found a copy of the play, that had actual screen shots from the movie, throughout the play, i knew, i had to have it. Sep, 20 dinner at eight is based on a stage play, which if you didnt read in the credits, you would have picked up on fairly quickly. The dinner should be a scabrous satire of awful kids with more awful parents. Millicent jordan billie burke is obsessed with planning the perfect dinner. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing dinner at eight near you. Her allwhite bedroom, designed by hobe erwin and fred hope, helped popularize the art deco style of the 30s, while her white satin evening dress became a fashion rage, referred to as the jean harlow dress. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Dinner at eight song, a song by rufus wainwright from his album want one. This coming weeks dinner and a movie features phishs august 22, 2015 show from magnaball in watkins glen, ny. Society guests marie dressler, jean harlow, john barrymore act up at new york party for nobility. On august 29, 1933, mgms starstudded bigscreen adaptation of dinner at eight, directed by george cukor, made its world premiere in new york. Dinner at eight is a buffet of wit served with relish and a dash of venom the latter courtesy in particular of jean harlow, who wields insults like a chef dicing onions.
See what the critics had to say and watch the trailer. In this comedic drama, an ambitious new york socialite plans an extravagant dinner party as her businessman husband, oliver lionel barrymore, contends with financial woes, causing a lot of tension between the couple. The best movie quotes, movie lines and film phrases by movie quotes. We met him at her place in antibes three years ago. Kaufman and edna ferber, dinner at eight is a nearflawless comedydrama with an allstar cast at the peak of their talents. I just didnt notice him all the times ive seen this.
Aug 08, 2011 from oscarwinning director george cukor my fair lady comes this ensemble comedy about a social climbing woman and her husband who host a party for a group of new yorks elite. My rating would probably be higher if i wasnt inexplicably sleepy for the first halfhour. Oliver jordan the incomparable billie burke are you a good witch or a bad witch. Based on the successful play by edna ferber and george kaufman, dinner at eight is the tale of a socially scheming park avenue hostess billie burke who performs a series of clever manipulations to bring about a dinner party for an aristocratic. Dinner at eight is a mix of drama, comedy of manners, and farce. His direction often undermines the pacing, and while these actors are acting well, you still cant escape the sneaking suspicion that you are watching actors act. Dinner at eight 1934 stream and watch online moviefone. With marie dressler, john barrymore, wallace beery, jean harlow.