Expert: Mel - 7/17/2006

Question
do you know the name of this movie about a husband and wife living in a big old house were ther was russian brothers who made bombs in the cellar or they were fireworks and I think jane russell was in it and she would dance in the houseand alot of people lived in the house and the house was going to be taken away it was from the 40s or 30s its a comedy thank you

Answer
Hello Krystal,

Directed by Frank Capra, this film won Academy Awards for "Best Director" and "Best Picture" of 1938. It was called "YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU".

Lionel Barrymore is the focal point of the film as the grandfather of a wacky clan that believes in doing whatever makes them happy. So they dance, make fireworks, bake candy, paint, write novels, and construct toys with equal joy - laughing through the Depression with much love & great contentment. Jean Arthur, James Stewart and Edward Arnold starred, with a large cast of top-notch supporting players.

Jane Russell was not in it, but dancer Ann Miller was, and I would think it is probably her that you are remembering.

Here are a couple of links:

http://tinyurl.com/hsknd

http://tinyurl.com/hacux


Glad to be of help. Cheers........Mel.