1941 The Man Who Came to Dinner An acerbic critic wreaks havoc when a hip injury forces him to move in indefinitely with a Midwestern family. Credits Director William Keighley Producers Jack L. Warner , Hal B. Wallis Writers Philip G. Epstein , Julius J. Epstein Cinematographer Tony Gaudio Composer Friedrich Hollaender Cast Bette Davis , Ann Sheridan , Monty Woolley , Richard Travis , Jimmy Durante , Billie Burke , Reginald Gardiner , Elisabeth Fraser , Grant Mitchell , George Barbier Studio Warner Bros. Pictures Genres Romance Comedy Posters 5 US theatrical US international US character US teaser US imax