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Cast

Spencer Tracy
as Grant Matthews

Katharine Hepburn
as Mary Matthews

Van Johnson
as 'Spike' McManus

Angela Lansbury
as Kay Thorndyke

Adolphe Menjou
as Jim Conover

Lewis Stone
as Sam Thorndyke

Howard Smith
as Sam Parrish

Maidel Turner
as Lulubelle Alexander

Raymond Walburn
as Judge Alexander

Charles Dingle
as Bill Hardy

Florence Auer
as Grace Orval Draper

Pierre Watkin
as Sen. Lauterback

Margaret Hamilton
as Norah

Howard I. Smith
as Sam Parrish

Irving Bacon
as Buck

Patti Brady
as Joyce

George Nokes
as Grant

Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer
as Bellboy

Tom Pedi
as Barber

Tom Fadden
as Waiter

Charles Lane
as Blink Moran

Art Baker
as Leith

Rhea Mitchell
as Jenny

Arthur O'Connell
as 1st Reporter

Marion Martin
as Blonde Girl

Tor Johnson
as Wrestler

Stanley Andrews
as Senator

Charles Coleman

Dave Willock
as Pilot

Russell Meeker
as Politician

Frank I. Clarke
as Joe Crandall

David Clarke
as Rusty Miller

Dell Henderson
as Broder

Edwin Cooper
as Bradbury

Davison Clark
as Crump

Francis Pierlot
as Josephs

Brandon Beach
as Editor

Eddie Phillips
as Television Man

Roger Moore
as Photographer

Lew Smith
as Photographer

Gene Coogan
as Photographer

Sam Ash
as Editor

Douglas Carter Beane
as Photographer

Charles Sherlock
as Photographer

Frank Austin
as Crackpot

Wilson Wood
as Photographer

George Barton
as Photographer

Harry Anderson
as Photographer

Stanley Price
as Photographer

Fred Zendar
as Photographer

Frank L. Clarke
as Joe Crandall

Jack Boyle
as Photographer

Boyd Davis
as Doctor

Maurice Cass
as Little Man

Eve Whitney
as Secretary

Mahlon Hamilton
as Businessman

Bert Moorhouse
as Man

Thornton Edwards
as Man

Marshall Ruth
as Man

Garry Owen
as Brooklynite

Howard Mitchell
as Doctor

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Critic Reviews for State of the Union

Audience Reviews for State of the Union

• Nov 13, 2011

  Capra's last great work, this political thriller is an amazing study of politics. It features great performances from Katherine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy. The final scene is definitely something that's worth waiting for.
  

  Graham J Super Reviewer
• Oct 24, 2010

  Tracy becomes president with the help of his wife, Hepburn, even though his advisers often disagree with her help. This is a fun movie.
  Aj V Super Reviewer
• Apr 04, 2010

  Another in a long line of Tracy/Hepburn collaborations, this film has all the political entitlement and virtues of Mr. Smith, with the twist of the impressionable duo, one confused and exploited for means, and his wife, so steadfast and determined in her beliefs that she resembles the true persona of Hepburn. Always child friendly and feel good, Capra delivers on yet another inspiring film.
  Spencer S Super Reviewer
• Nov 22, 2008

  As always the pair works together wonderfully this time as a couple in a troubled marriage. Angela Lansbury offers a razor sharp portrayal of the other woman, even the usually vapid Van Johnson offers up a quality performance.
  jay n Super Reviewer

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