Bette Davis, Ann Sheridan, Jimmy Durante
Lecturer Sheridan Whiteside slips on the ice on his way into the home of a prominent Ohio family. The Dr. says Whiteside must remain confined having broken his leg. He begins to meddle with the lives ...( read more
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DVD Release Date: May 30, 2006
Stats: 90 reviews
Manic classic comedy with a lots of star power. When the world famous writer and lecturer Sheridan Whiteside (Monty Woolley) breaks his leg while visiting the home of a prominent Ohio family, he must stay there to recuperate. The family at first is estatic to have him stay until ...( read more)
A very funny film with Bette Davis taking a backseat role. Monty Wooley is brilliant as the sarcastic lecturer Sheridan Whiteside. Admitingly some of the jokes may seem a little dated today but this still a very good film with great dialogue.
A fast-paced, chaotic, mad-cap comedy with witty dialogue. Monty Woolley is positively brilliant with his sharp tongue which varies from condescending flattery to flat-out insults. Ann Sheridan, Jimmy Durante, and Reginald Gardiner are superb in their brief appearances, and, ...( read more)
Fantastic romantic comedy, with an incredible cast. Monty Woolley is remarkable in the lead title role, Bette Davis is great in a surprising supporting role, Mary Wickes is hysterical as the nurse, and Ann Sheridan has a great supporting role as the actress. She is wonderful. Tho...( read more)
comedy glorious comedy. another brilliant adaptation of Kaufman & Hart finery. there seemed to be a couple noticeable plot holes and some of the editing was a bit choppy, but otherwise this is an absolutely fantastic film. a great cast with great timing is important, and every...( read more)
This movie is so fun and also includes the great Bette Davis-what more could you want?
Amusing trifle with the great Ann Sheridan stealing the show as an egocentric STAR!
A fast and witty movie and well worth seeing,...but only because of Ms. Davis.
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