Should Ladies Behave

Should Ladies Behave is a 1933 American pre-Code comedy film directed by Harry Beaumont and written by Bella Spewack and Sam Spewack, adapted from the play, "The Vinegar Tree" by Paul Osborn. The film stars Lionel Barrymore, Alice Brady, Conway Tearle, Katharine Alexander and Mary Carlisle. The film was released on December 1, 1933, by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.

Wacky and enjoyable farce with a light-hearted take on being young and growing older while trying to make it all work out. Grouchy and anti social mature man (Lionel Barrymore) with a younger and more care free but miserable wife (Alice Brady) welcome her old friend for a reunion of types. Along for the ride is the naive but blossoming daughter who is anxious for love and worldliness. Her mother's snarky sister is there as well along with her own expectations. Comedic and heart felt moments arise as the stories unvail..

Cast

 * Lionel Barrymore as Augustus Merrick
 * Alice Brady as Laura Merrick
 * Conway Tearle as Max Lawrence
 * Katharine Alexander as Mrs. Winifred Lamont
 * Mary Carlisle as Leone Merrick
 * William Janney as Geoffrey Cole
 * Halliwell Hobbes as Louis