State of the Union (1948) | |
| Director(s) | Frank Capra |
| Producer(s) | Frank Capra, Anthony Veiller (associate) |
| Top Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Top Topics | Based on Play, Newspapers, Politics |
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State of the Union Overview:
State of the Union (1948) was a Comedy - Drama Film directed by Frank Capra and produced by Frank Capra and Anthony Veiller.
SYNOPSIS
Hepburn and Tracy are ably guided by Capra in a fascinating political drama that becomes a warm romance. Aircraft manufacturer Tracy takes a run at the presidency, but finds his campaign hindered by what we would call the "character issue." He's been separated from wife Hepburn for years, and dallies with newspaper publisher Lansbury. Tracy convinces Hepburn to stand with him during the campaign and the romantic feelings return. But their new affection is threatened by Tracy's willingness to sacrifice his ideals for political expediency. Based on a Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse.
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THE VAN JOHNSON BLOGATHON: State of the Union (1948)
on Aug 25, 2017 From Caftan WomanMichaela of Love Letters to Old Hollywood is hosting The Van Johnson Blogathon running from August 25 to 27. Click HERE for all the contributions on the popular and versatile actor. Katharine Hepburn, Spencer Tracy The couple above are Mary and Grant Mitchell, and they are preparing for ... Read full article
THE VAN JOHNSON BLOGATHON: State of the Union (1948)
By Caftan Woman on Aug 25, 2017 From Caftan WomanMichaela of Love Letters to Old Hollywood is hosting The Van Johnson Blogathon running from August 25 to 27. Click HERE for all the contributions on the popular and versatile actor. Katharine Hepburn, Spencer Tracy The couple above are Mary and Grant Mitchell, and they are preparing for ... Read full article
STATE OF THE UNION ( 1948 )
By Crystal Kalyana on Aug 24, 2015 From In The Good Old Days Of Classic HollywoodKATHARINE HEPBURN MONTH STATE OF THE UNION ( 1948 ) Frank Capra is one of the most influential directors the world has ever seen. 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... Read full article
State of the Union (1948)
By Beatrice on Apr 8, 2015 From Flickers in TimeState of the Union Directed by Frank Capra Written by Anthony Vieller and Myles Connolly from a play by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse 1948/USA Liberty Films First viewing/Netflix rental Mary Matthews: That’s a heck of a thing to call a woman! Trailer... Read full article
State of the Union: the Wish Fulfillment Edition
By Judy on May 12, 2014 From Cary Grant Won't Eat YouThis post is part of The Great Katharine Hepburn blogathon. Be sure to check out the other entries! The political satire in 1948?s State of the Union feels disturbingly fresh. Replace a phrase or two, and presidential nominee Grant Matthews? (Spencer Tracy?s) speeches on the ?working man? could fit ... Read full article
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Quotes from
Lulubelle Alexander: I haven't enjoyed myself this much since Huey Long died!
Mary Matthews: Another thing - he used to hate to hear me swear. Whenever I'd let with something, he'd smack me on my sitter, hard. I've done a lot of swearing on this trip.
Jim Conover: And no smacks?
Mary Matthews: It's a small request, but I'd give anything for a good smack on my south end.
Jim Conover: I wish there was something I could do about that.
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Facts about
When the film was made and released, President Harry Truman had not made his miraculous political comeback and was considered a sure loser in the 1948 Presidential election by nearly everyone, which is why both the Republican Presidential nomination is considered so valuable in the movie, and why Van Johnson's character is amused when a young woman tells him that she thinks Truman will be elected President in his own right in November.
Gary Cooper was originally chosen for the role of Grant Matthews.
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