State of the Union

1948

State of the Union

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In this film, Spencer Tracy plays an aircraft tycoon who is coerced into seeking the Republican Presidential nomination. Campaign manager Van Johnson suggests that, for appearance's sake, Tracy be reunited with his estranged wife Katharine Hepburn. Hepburn agrees, although her faith is shattered when Tracy publicly compromises his values.

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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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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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