Set in 1880s New York, this charming comedy follows a straitlaced stockbroker (William Powell) who insists on maintaining strict order in his household. However, his well-meaning efforts are often upended by his spirited wife (Irene Dunne) and their four lively sons, who each have their own ideas about how the household should run. While he believes he’s in charge, it’s clear that the real authority lies elsewhere in this warm, humorous look at family life and tradition. This humorous look at a lovable but chaotic family is what makes Life with Father a timeless classic.
