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Life with Father

play by Lindsay and Crouse
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Life with Father is a humorous play co-authored by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, based on Clarence Day Jr.'s autobiographical book of the same name. The play, which ran for over seven years on Broadway, depicts Day's childhood in a Victorian household dominated by his gruff but loving father. A central theme is the father's resistance to change, exemplified by his reluctance to be baptized, a situation his wife eventually navigates. The work is celebrated for its blend of wit and warmth, offering a gentle satire of family life. The play was also adapted into a successful film in 1947 and later a television series.123

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