Dinner at Eight
"HERE IS THE SCREEN'S CLIMAX OF GLAMOR AND THRILL THAT RAN OVER A YEAR ON BROADWAY! THE STAGE SMASH NOW A SENSATIONAL FILM TRIUMPH!"
Originally released in 1933. Dinner at Eight is a comedy/drama film. directed by George Cukor.
Starring Marie Dressler, John Barrymore, and Wallace Beery
Synopsis
An ambitious New York socialite plans an extravagant dinner party as her businessman husband, Oliver, contends with financial woes, causing a lot of tension between the couple. Meanwhile, their high-society friends and associates, including the gruff Dan Packard and his sultry spouse, Kitty, contend with their own entanglements, leading to revelations at the much-anticipated dinner.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 22, 1933
92 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (122 votes)
Budget
$435K
Production budget
Box Office
$2.2M
5.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $435,000
- Revenue
- $2,156,000
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dinner at Eight about?
An ambitious New York socialite plans an extravagant dinner party as her businessman husband, Oliver, contends with financial woes, causing a lot of tension between the couple. Meanwhile, their hig...
Who directed Dinner at Eight?
Dinner at Eight was directed by George Cukor.
How long is Dinner at Eight?
Dinner at Eight has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was Dinner at Eight released?
Dinner at Eight was released on December 22, 1933 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dinner at Eight?
The main cast of Dinner at Eight includes Marie Dressler, John Barrymore, Wallace Beery, Jean Harlow, Lionel Barrymore.
Is Dinner at Eight worth watching?
Dinner at Eight has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 122 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.