An industrialist is urged to run for president, but this requires uncomfortable compromises on both political and marital levels. References are made to president truman and then current political situations. The two of them plan on riding him into the white house but his wife. Referencing the popular new deal programs of his predecessor, franklin delano roosevelt, truman styled his. Staring katharine hepburn, spencer tracy, lewis stone and adolphe menjou. Read info about the screenplay for state of the union, 1948, directed by frank capra, with spencer tracy, katharine hepburn, van johnson. Eisenhowers state of the union address, 1954 american. State of the union is a 1948 drama film about a mans desire to run for the nomination as the republican candidate for president, and the machinations of those.
State of the union is a 1948 drama film about a mans desire to run for the nomination as the republican candidate for president. There cant be many films which spell the lead actresss name wrong in the credits katherine for katharine hepburn. She had just completed work on song of love, which was received. Following the films release, frank capra finished his short tenor at liberty. State of the union on dvd 025192063022 from universal. However, the real legacy of this film is that it shows just how little has changed politically speaking in the united states. Ms 37, paper read at the olympia public library, 19321108. Fanficstate of the uniontheatrestate of the unionif you meant one of those, just click and go. Donald g bollinger memorial student union donald g. The similarity of the plot of a 1948 fictional film to a real life election 68 years later is not coincidence. For her third film, morning glory 1933, hepburn won an academy award. State of the union is frank capras 1948 political satire, laced with both dark humour and uplifting appeals to the american way there cant be many films which spell the lead actresss name wrong in the credits katherine for katharine hepburn, though otherwise this is a film of high production quality, even if the sharp camera cuts within scenes do sometimes jar to an. The original trailer to liberty films and frank capras state of the union 1948.
In this film, spencer tracy plays an aircraft tycoon who is coerced into seeking the republican presidential nomination. Read the full synopsis of state of the union, 1948, directed by frank capra, with spencer tracy, katharine hepburn, van johnson, at turner classic movies. Based on the play written by howard lindsay and russel crouse. When idealistic businessman grant matthews tracy is chosen to run for the presidency, he is caught between the ruthless ambition of a stringpulling newspaper owner and the integrity of his devoted wife hepburn.
Steve winwood, musician, in handsworth, west midlands, england. On january 5, 1949, president harry truman used his state of the union address to recommend measures including national health insurance, raising the minimum wage, strengthening the position of organized labor, and guaranteeing the civil rights of all americans. State of the union 1942 completion of its construction. State of the union works very well as a topical drama of the time. State of the union, 1954 it is a high honor again to present to the congress my views on the state of the union and to recommend measures to advance the security, prosperity, and wellbeing of. Multiple links are listed since a different versions exist and b many scripts posted become unavailable over time. Campaign manager van johnson suggests that, for appearances sake, tracy. Mgm on his next project, state of the union 1948, based on a pulitzer. Masterfully directed by threetime academy awardwinner frank capra its a wonderful life, it happened one night, state of the union is a timeless crowd pleaser with a stellar supporting cast. The thriller film the iron curtain starring dana andrews and gene tierney was released. Spencer tracy plays an aircraft tycoon who is coerced into seeking the republican presidential nomination by predatory newspaper mogul angela lansbury. State of the union is rarely considered one of capras best works simply because he had less of an impact than usual because it was based on such a successful play, but it is certainly in keeping with the ideological perspective of more celebrated capracorn films such as meet john doe and mr. No doubt about it, these are two good roles for the smitten stars.
The play was previously adapted as a 1948 feature by frank capra starring spencer tracy, katharine hepburn and angela lansbury. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing state of the union near you. Theres one catch hell have to be seen out and about with his wife. Katharine hepburn month state of the union 1948 frank. Howard lindsay and russel crouse first staged their pulitzer prizewinning play state of the union in 1945 and published it a year later. The documentary film in india 19481975 final report in the topical. State of the union 1948 out of 4 political drama from capra has an honest grant matthews spencer tracy being selected to run for president but soon his honest ways are thrown out by a newspaper woman angela lansbury and a political spinner adolphe menjou. The main problem i had with the film is the pacing and the relative inconsistency in tone. Katharine hepburn, spencer tracy, angela lansbury, and van johnson in state of the union 1948. Everything you need to know about state of the union movie. State of the union hd 3d regarder en francais english subtitles, xxx. All nine of their films have been packaged for the first time in tracy. After the completion of the film, the us senate, furious at its portrayal as a.
There is currently one video available for the film, of which one and only one is a trailer, as listed below. Katharine hepburn month state of the union 1948 frank capra is one of the most influential directors the world has ever seen. State of the union 1948 movie posters cinematerial. Tracy is a selfmade businessman reluctantly drafted into a darkhorse presidential candidacy. Media in category state of the union film the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. Financial analysis of state of the union 1948 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability.
Paramount had, however, already made a deal with the authors for. We dont have an article named film stateoftheunion, exactly. Overtly political films have never been popular in american cinema. State of the union full movie english subtitles, xxx. Shortly after completion, the state of the union was screened exclusively for president harry truman and reportedly helped convince him to run for office again.
Hepburn and tracys cinematic love affair toledo blade. Of course anyone would compare this film to that other film by frank capra about politics corrupting an earnest man, but state of the union is much more than just a side note to that particular classic spencer tracy is being courted by rich and cold newspaper heiress angela lansbury to fill the republican ticket for the presidential election. If you know capra films, you know how it will all turn out. Perhaps one of my favourite movies, state of the union focuses on a businessman who is approached by his mistress the wealthy heiress to a newspaper to run to be the republican candidate for the presidental race. According to mgm press information, capra had sought to film state of the union after seeing it three nights in a row during its initial broadway run.
It is the second installment of the xxx franchise, and was produced by revolution studios for columbia pictures. Acknowledging the critical role of documentary images, the indian state was. State of the union 1948 in the good old days of classic. State of the union 1948 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. May, 1948 thursday jewish forces in jerusalem launched operations shfifon and kilshon. State of the union is somewhat better as a spencer tracykatharine hepburn movie than it is as a frank capra picture. Critics have claimed that frank capra films are unrealistic fairy tales, but something about state of the union seems potentially plausible to me. Gallery of 11 movie poster and cover images for state of the union 1948. Frank capras only mgm film, state of the union was adapted by anthony veiller and myles connolly from the pulitzer prizewinning play by howard lindsay and russell crouse. Capras adaptation of the lindsaycrouse stage smash reversed his mr. State of the union is a 1948 drama film written by myles connolly and anthony veiller of the russel crouse. The shock of state of the union, capras last movie in a political vein, is its technical sloppiness.
During the annals of his career he has produced a myriad of triumphant classics and major award winning films that have garnered him a multitude of accolades and critical acclaim. Directed by frank capra, and written by anthony veiller screenplay, state of the union also known as stato dellunione, lo is a comedydrama film, released in the usa on april 30 of 1948, starring spencer tracy, van johnson, angela lansbury, lewis stone, howard smith and charles dingle. Contribute to dezelinmovies development by creating an account on github. With spencer tracy, katharine hepburn, van johnson, angela lansbury. The building was built in 1856 on 12 acres donated by edmund sylvester. Cinematic realism documentary film website hkbu library.
And even though harry s truman is the subject of several quips, he was said to have really enjoyed the film, often playing it on his presidential yacht. An absoloute must watch if youre a hepburntracy fan. Hepburn is his estranged but whipsmart wife, who joins him on the. Read the state of the union movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on movies. State of the union 1948, a film by frank capra theiapolis. State of emergency outside north america is a 2005 american action film directed by lee tamahori and a sequel to the 2002 film xxx. At the box office, state of the union performed better in smaller outlets than large markets.