State of the Union

Frank Capra directs Spender Tracy and Katharine Hepburn in this classic satirical comedy. Tracy plays Grant Matthews, a prospective candidate for the Republican presidential nomination, backed by his mistress, newspaper mogul Kay Thorndyke (Angela Lansbury). In order to present a more wholesome image, Matthews convinces his estranged wife Mary (Hepburn) to pose as his devoted spouse. Mary agrees because she thinks he might make a good president, but when Matthews corrupts his principles for votes, Mary realises she has made a mistake. Only when Matthews publicly admits his dishonesty does he prove himself worthy of Mary's respect - and her love.

Special Features

Booklet, Bonus Footage, Commentary: Claire Kenny, Glenn Kenny and Farran Smith Nehme (critics/writers), Documentaries: Lucy Bolton on Angela Lansbury, Image Gallery, The John Player Lecture with Angela Lansbury (1973): archival audio recording, Trailers

Actors: Van Johnson, Adolphe Menjou, Angela Lansbury, Charles Dingle, Lewis Stone, Spencer Tracy, Raymond Walburn, Howard Smith, Maidel Turner, Katharine Hepburn

Audio Languages: English

Duration: 123 minutes

Number of Discs: 1

Subtitle Languages: English

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