A grumpy father disapproves of his daughter's Harvard-educated fiancé. After he ruins their engagement dinner, his wife plans revenge when he brings business clients home.
Is this worth your time? If you have a soft spot for pre-code era bickering and domestic comedies, sure. It’s light, it’s snappy, and Guy Kibbee is basically a professional at playing the guy you love to hate. If you need high-stakes drama or modern pacing, skip it. You'll just be annoyed by the shouting. Herbert is t...
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"Is this worth your time? If you have a soft spot for pre-code era bickering and domestic comedies, sure. It’s light, it’s snappy, and Guy Kibbee is basically a professional at playing the guy you love to hate. If you need high-stakes drama or modern pacing, skip it. You'll just be annoyed by the shouting. Herbert is the kind of guy who probably yells at clouds. He treats his own living room like a kingdom where he’s the only one allowed to speak. Watching him derail his daughter’s engagement di..."
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