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On this episode we discuss the 1938 classic, Brining Up Baby starring Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn, this was actually her first comedy. This is sort of the second part from last episode, which also starred Cary Grant and it being another classic. Like I mentioned in the show notes from that episode, I feel like classics are almost forgotten by newer generations, but hopefully some of us can talk them into giving them a try. 

Bringing Up Baby was directed by Howard Hawks, who also wrote and directed Scarface from 1932 as well as writing the 1983 version and directed His Girl Friday. This film was written by Dudley Nichols, who also wrote For Whom The Bell Tolls and Stagecoach and many more, and Hagar Wilde, known for Red, Hot and Blue, Carefree, and I was a Male War Bride. Starring Cary Grant (To Catch a Thief, His Girl Friday, North by Northwest), Katharine Hepburn (Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, The Philadelphia Story, The African Queen), Charles Ruggles (The Parent Trap, Rocky and Bullwinkle), Walter Catlett (The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn), Barry Fitzgerald (And Then There Were None), May Robson (A Star is Born), Fritz Feld (Hello, Dolly!), and Leona Roberts (Gone With The Wind). 

Cocktail:

The Classic Gin Martini

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• ice cubs
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• 2 1/2 ounces of gin
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• 1/2 ounce of dry vermouth
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• stir
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• Optional: 1 dash orange or aromatic bitters
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• Garnish: lemon twist or 3 olives (not that I'm a huge olive fan, but because it's this film, I'd recommend the 3 olives and you'll see why)
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• If you'd like you can also make it sweet instead by adding a flavored vodka in place of gin, maybe some juice
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Drinking Game:

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• Take a drink anytime it is obvious that "Baby" is actually stuffed/not actually present within a shot.
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• Take a drink anytime Susan can't take one of David's hints.
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• Do a shot anytime anyone sings, "I don't need anything but love."
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This is a family friendly comedy that I would recommend you watch with your family even though you'll probably have to force them since it is in black and white. Grab snacks and drinks for the kids while the adults enjoy the cocktails. Maybe take a look at other classic films to steer away from what you normally watch. I will say that not all old films are classics, but honestly the same can be said for films that are current. Just don't let black and white and lack of technology deter you from enjoying some of the best films of all time. Check out AFI's Top 100 Films lists for some suggestions, which some I don't agree with being on the list, but I know when I watched their 10 year anniversary list, I discovered some amazing films that I wouldn't have known about otherwise.