Talk:The Man Who Came to Dinner (1942 film)

Barrymore's screen test
I enjoyed the privilege of seeing Barrymore's screen test exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art several years ago, followed by the film itself. Barrymore's performance was electrifyingly witty and made Wooley seem pedestrian by comparison. No wonder Davis was enraged when Warner chose Wooley instead of Barrymore. Wooley's gain was our loss. Trocadero Thunder (talk) 14:20, 27 June 2018 (UTC)

Question about 1941 vs. 1942
You know the NYC release date with Casablanca is considered to be 1942, because it was shown briefly in November before the new year. However, it did NOT get released in Los Angeles until early 1943, which is what determines Oscars eligibility. Thus, it won Best Picture/Director/etc., in '44–for the calendar year of 1943.

Now, IMDb has always kind of confused me in regards to The Man Who Came to Dinner's release date. And I did check some old newspapers from Dec. 24-31 of 1941 once, so I'll have to find those links. But it got showings in Atlantic City, NJ and elsewhere. But I'm kind of confused as to why that doesn't also render this film a 1941 film as well?

Just curious what the difference between the two early premieres is. Otherwise, this film should probably be labelled a 1941 film in the same vein as Casablanca, plus all other films shown at festivals that don't get theatrical releases until the following year—as much as it bugs me personally, which I can set aside! --Cinemaniac86TalkStalk 09:30, 19 February 2024 (UTC)