You Can't Take It with You
Alice, the only relatively normal member of the eccentric Sycamore family, falls in love with Tony Kirby, but his wealthy banker father and snobbish mother strongly disapprove of the match. When the Kirbys are invited to dinner to become better acquainted with their future in-laws, things don't turn out the way Alice had hoped.
Critics Sentiment
Kirby and Grandpa play harmonica duet together
The two families meet for a catastrophic dinner encounter
The film recovers dramatically from the disastrous dinner meeting to the magical harmonica reconciliation scene, gaining 4 points as Kirby's character transformation provides the emotional payoff.
The film maintains strong sentiment through its character introductions and romantic setup, dips significantly during the chaotic family clash and subsequent breakup, then builds to emotional highs as Kirby's redemption and the harmonica reconciliation deliver the heartwarming Capra magic that reviewers consistently praised. Despite some criticism of the over-the-top characters and familiar premise, the performances and message resonated strongly with audiences.
Full cast
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Jean Arthur
Alice Sycamore
Lionel Barrymore
Martin Vanderhof
James Stewart
Tony Kirby
Edward Arnold
Anthony P. Kirby
Mischa Auer
Kolenkhov
Ann Miller
Essie Carmichael
Spring Byington
Penny Sycamore
Samuel S. Hinds
Paul Sycamore
Donald Meek
Poppins
H.B. Warner
Ramsey
Halliwell Hobbes
DePinna
Dub Taylor
Ed Carmichael
Mary Forbes
Mrs. Anthony Kirby
Lillian Yarbo
Rheba
Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
Donald
Clarence Wilson
John Blakely
Josef Swickard
Professor
Ann Doran
Maggie O'Neill
Christian Rub
Schmidt
Bodil Rosing
Mrs. Schmidt
Crew
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