Life with Father

Life with Father1947

Director: Michael Curtiz
Stars: William Powell, Irene Dunne, Elizabeth Taylor, Edmund Gwenn, Zasu Pitts
Genre: Comedy
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Runtime: 118 minutes

Ah, remember those good old days when father ruled the roost, keeping a tight rein on the money, the kids, and the docile wife? Well, neither does Clarence Day (William Powell), the title character in Life with Father. Taking place in New York in 18… more »



Rev. Dr. Lloyd:
Mrs. Day, your husband is a practical man. We've had to be practical about the new church. We have all the facts and figures.

Father:
Oh? What's the property worth where we are now?

Rev. Dr. Lloyd:
Oh, let's see. Is it $40,000? I know the figure has a four in it.

Father:
What's the new piece of property going to cost you?

Rev. Dr. Lloyd:
I think the figure I heard mentioned was $85,000. Or was it $185,000?

Father:
Dr. Lloyd, you preach that someday, we'll all have to answer to God.

Rev. Dr. Lloyd:
We shall indeed.

Father:
Well, I hope God doesn't ask you any questions with figures in them!

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