description Bringing Up Baby (1938) Overview
Bringing Up Baby is a 1938 screwball comedy starring Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant. The film’s chaotic energy stems from a frantic race against time as its characters navigate an unexpected pregnancy amidst a dinosaur exhibit. Its blend of slapstick and witty dialogue makes it notable within the classic Hollywood genre. It appeals to audiences who enjoy lighthearted, fast-paced entertainment often appreciated by fans of RKO productions and those interested in the work of director Howard Hawks.
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Bringing Up Baby (1938) ranks #6 of 38 in the Screwball Comedy ranking, behind To Be or Not to Be (1942), ahead of His Girl Friday (1940).
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What kind of animal is "Baby" in the movie Bringing Up Baby?
"Baby" is actually a tame leopard that Katharine Hepburn's character, Susan Vance, inexplicably inherits. The film famously co-stars Cary Grant as a befuddled paleontologist who gets pulled into her chaotic quest to transport the big cat to Connecticut.
Who directed the 1938 comedy Bringing Up Baby?
Howard Hawks directed this classic screwball comedy. It was released by RKO Radio Pictures in 1938 and, despite initially struggling at the box office, it has gone down in history as one of the genre's defining films.
What dinosaur bone is Cary Grant's character trying to find in Bringing Up Baby?
Cary Grant's character, Dr. David Huxley, is desperately searching for an "intercostal clavicle" to complete a massive brontosaurus skeleton. The bone is constantly stolen, misplaced, and eventually buried by the family dog throughout the movie.
Are there any scenes with real wild animals in Bringing Up Baby?
In addition to the leopard, the film features a memorable scene where a trained dog named George steals the dinosaur bone. The leopard, Baby, was actually played by a trained animal actor who had previously appeared in the 1938 Tarzan film, "Tarzan's New York Adventure."
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