Review of You Can't Take It with You (1938) by Daniel P — 09 Oct 2012
The well-born Tony Kirby (James Stewart) falls in love with Alice (Jean Arthur), whose family, the Sycamores, are eccentric, to say the least. Her maternal grandfather (Lionel Barrymore) supports a cast of inventors and dancers and always has one more place at his table for guests, no matter where they come from, while on the Kirby side, it's not acceptable to associate with anyone not of the upper crust.
What else could this setup provide other than a lesson about the worth of one's name and reputation versus that of one's money? To this fable add some wacky comedy and some stirring speeches, and what you get is another working class classic from Frank Capra that's not to be missed.
This review of You Can't Take It with You (1938) was written by Daniel P on 09 Oct 2012.
You Can't Take It with You has generally received very positive reviews.
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