You Can't Take It with You (1979)

Director:

Paul Bogart

Writers:

Moss Hart (play), George S. Kaufman (play),

Stars:

Jean Stapleton, Barry Bostwick, Blythe Danner

Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jean Stapleton	...	Penny Sycamore
Barry Bostwick	...	Anthony Kirby, Jr.
Blythe Danner	...	Alice Sycamore
Marla Gibbs	...	Rheba
Howard Hesseman	...	Wilbur C. Henderson
Polly Holliday	...	Miriam Kirby
Beth Howland	...	Essie Carmichael
Robert Mandan	...	Anthony Kirby
Kenneth Mars	...	Mr. Kolenkhov
Harry Morgan	...	Mr. DePinna
Mildred Natwick	...	Grand Duchess Olga Katrina
Tim Reid	...	Donald
Eugene Roche	...	Paul Sycamore
Paul Sand	...	Ed Carmichael
Joyce Van Patten	...	Miss Wellington

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

based on play

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 May 1979 (USA)

Also Known As:

Vive como quieras

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros. Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Harry Morgan, who played Mr. De Pinna in this production, would later play Martin Vanderhof in the 1987 syndicated "You Can't Take It With You" TV series.

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Connections

Version of Au théâtre ce soir: Vous ne l'emporterez pas avec vous (1978)

User Reviews

Haven't seen it since it first came, but remeber it fondly

It's been years (23, to be exact) since I saw this television version of the play, but I still remember it fondly. Even though I have seen the 1930's Frank Capra version and the wonderful tape of the 1984 stage performance--which is my favorite--with Jason Robards, I still belive this is one of the finest versions of the play. The huge cast was energetic and well-cast; the message that there is more to life than the "having and getting and keeping of money" is just as relevant as ever and I think people who have only been able to see the Frank Capra/Jimmy Stewart version, which appears to be the only version available, would, if they could ever see this, be pleasantly surprised. Not only is this TV movie more like the play, but the large cast is perfectly cast and really brought out all the humor and pathos and zaniness of the work. I wish this version and especially the 1984 stage version would be released on video and DVD so everyone could enjoy this play.