Guess Who's Coming to Dinner documentary - A special kind of love (Tracy & Hepburn)

In 1967, Tracy & Hepburn made their last picture together: 'Guess Who's Coming to Dinner'. In this documentary, people who were involved in the picture talk about them and about making the film.

[@VtRD]

Farewell, Sidney Poitier. You helped make this film an enduring one.

[@scotnick59]

He was such a wonderfully unique presence in films, yes!

[@francesholman9442]

Sidney Poitier,a great film and great acting, you'll be missed!

[@elainebines6803]

Who else is watching this in 2022?. Educational film for us all, in so many aspects and on so many levels

[@jeanwilson5029]

I am . I love the movie. My mum used to say to me they don’t make films like this anymore and I now find myself agreeing

[@margaretmcgroarty2152]

RIP Sidney Poitier

[@frankdenardo8684]

A cutting edge film. R.I.P. Katherine Hepburn, Spencer Tracy, Sidney Poitier

[@dougimmel]

Just finished watching Lilies of the Field for the umpteenth time. And then this one, also. I was 10, and this was one of a few films that informed the time, and changed me and reinforced the teachings of my parents, my mom a teacher and writer and my dad, a small town pastor in Indiana during turbulent times.

[@cynthiahawkins2389]

January 2022 -New Orleans, French Quarter here. I am 73; hubby Ric (born in Mexico), is 77. We are, actually, a 'mixed couple'. Hmmm...

[@charlietamez1225]

my dad told me when he showed me this movie, the real reason why Katherine Hepburn is crying while Spencer Tracy was making his speech, is because she knew she would not see him ever again. She -loved him and to see him whither away was heart-breaking

[@andrewmiller4885]

I was only 17 years old when I first saw this movie, I am 72 years old now . I remember thinking at the time of its release way back so long ago , that this film has taken on one of the toughest subject matters I could think of . I also said to my family , this film is going to change the way people think . It didn't happen overnight but it did happen . My personal belief has always been that this brilliant movie was one of the big contributing factors to not only creating tolerance were their was hatred , but eventually complete and embracing acceptance of interracial marriage . A wonderful cast and a wonderful movie . Thank you for this video .

[@rumi9005]

Unfortunately, Andrew, we've just came through a Trump presidency. A crazy sociopath who joyfully and deliberately ripped the cover back and rejoiced at the racism and hatred and bigotry still boiling away beneath the surface of white, working class America. And then used it, and fed it, to satisfy his own personal ego. And so everything we thought we'd rid ourselves of is on the rise again - White Supremacy, Nazism, all the worst examples of racism. Armed militias claiming to be patriots. The storming of the Capitol itself. And close to half our country embracing it all, rejoicing at it, in fact! We're headed right back in the dark ages again. All to satisfy the ego of one malignant narcissist. If we could just stand back, get everyone to take a breath, we could actually learn from all this mayhem. We could become a better nation, a more compassionate people. But I doubt we will. It's more likely we'll lose our Republic to this capering clown. And a valiant attempt at freedom and happiness will simply become another failure to add to the depressing list filling the history books. So sad.

[@gladystassone2852]

I also was 17 yrs. the first time I watched this outstanding movie.👏👏👏🇨🇦

[@britagangloff4625]

I have a friend who married an african american soldier around that time so the film was very relevant for me. Watching this docu cried buckets at THE speech like I did when I saw the film for the first time.

[@dougimmel]

@@rumi9005 I can hear the despair in your posting. We are of similar minds, but , clearly we are at a turning point. God Help us.

[@marysalvi242]

@@dougimmel I agree with you and Rumi900..hate to say that, imo, it's going to get worse, I don'[t see a true turning point happening for awhile. Washington politicians have a handful of leaders with moral fortitude to do the right thing, the rest just are going along because of power and greed. Wherever we live we must put pressure on our coumminty and local politics. I know I can do so much more..take care. ~ 💓☮

[@maryannswanson3832]

You can't leave out his parents! They are both absolutely amazing actors!!!! Not just her parents!!!

[@lesliejones7348]

Exactly!!

[@Femsa2012]

In fact, Beah Richards got on Oscar nomination for this movie.

[@goodintentions1302]

As a young white teen, three or four years before this movie, I had a rare argument with my parents where I spoke up & wouldn't back down regarding it being okay that our white neighbor girl was marrying a black man. I admired her then, and still do to this day.

[@PapagenoMF]

Are they still together?

[@macm3081]

I wonder why good intentions hasn't answered you.

[@bernardbrenner6088]

@@macm3081 If they got married in 1964, it's possible one or both of them are dead now.

[@nathanieldavis5231]

Hero

[@DippyHippie]

👏🏿🌈👏🏿🌈👏🏿🌈💙💙💙💋💋💋🦋🦋🦋🦋

[@DanielVenadjv]

I was 8 years old in 1967 , my father loved Spencer Tracy and Katherine Hepburn I watched it for the first time on TV with my Dad and we come from New York City. So we loved every aspect of this story line. It was a human love not a color love my Dad told me. The heart outways any color barrier. The ending speach from Spencer talks directly to Kate. My father told me.

[@JESUSISLORDforever888]

6/28/2024: One of my FAVORITE movies💥💥💥 Thanks to you all who participated in making this BEAUTIFUL film. Aloha from Hawaii🌴🌸🌺

[@eliothorowitz5627]

Burt Reynolds told the story about meeting Spencer Tracy and he asked for some advice...Spencer said, "Never let them catch you acting"

[@markelijio6012]

True.

[@stephengiese7549]

What a fine tribute to the film. I cried watching Spencer's speech. I came close to tears throughout the film. Sydney was .terrific. you think of yourself as a colored man and I think of myself as a just a man.

[@balletbonnie01]

I was in tears when he said that line

[@lynda7254]

The world is a kinder place because of this film "Guess Who's Coming To Dinner." Thank You to all who were part of it's making and distribution - and to all who comprehend the messages it conveyed and still does.

[@antonybrown432]

I agree with you wholeheartedly I was 4 years old is it making of this movie

[@user-ke8st8jc1v]

The world is a kinder place because of this film ??? Really ??? Where ???

[@sandella11]

Agree....agree...so totally agree...👍❤️❤️❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@akrenwinkle]

@@user-ke8st8jc1v Shhh! Don't ask, just go along with it.

[@vickilawrence7207]

Well said 😊

[@moniquelacosta5170]

This is the first time in my life that I see why Kate Hepburn won the Oscar for her performance over Faye Dunaway( Bonnie and Clyde) and Anne Bancroft(The Graduate). The emotional moments displayed by her Acting in this movie is the Hope Diamond of Performances. She says she have never seen this film because the memories of the making of this film with Spencer's condition was too painful to see. The racial aspect of this movie at the time it was made is very relevant. But I see this film as a meeting of the very Classic and the Very Modern. Kate and Spencer and Stanley Kramer as Very Classic. Sidney Poitier who was the first Black Actor to be the top Box Office Star that year with 3 films with the highest Gross and Popularity. To Sir With Love, GWCTD, In the Heat of the Night, also Kate Houghton, and Isabel Sanford(before Louise Jefferson) as the Very Modern. I am glad to be in the Generation that experienced This Monumental and Historical Film. Not just about Interracial Couples,. This Film is about Humanity.

[@4sstg]

No one can compare to Tracy and Hepburn. No one.

[@JackMason-oq8lf]

John Travolta and Olivia Newton John

[@Marie0575]

Am in awe with Spencer Tracy's brilliance, wow.

[@thepunditspundit1776]

Tracy was obviously a man’s man. He was all but gone, and he put together an 8 minute monologue that just blew the roof off.

[@PapagenoMF]

A man's man, lol. Like that's a good thing.

[@jadezee6316]

Tracy was not a well liked man.....(.Bogart was probably his best friend..but he didnt socialize much....always with Hepburn.).....the reason?..he was really a nasty drunk...and turned off most people though they all agreed he was a great actor

[@bardado7362]

Landmark in human history!

[@lesliejones7348]

Indeed!!

[@lb1798]

He didnt look sick....he looked older...to know how ill Spencer truly was....is unbelievable. I LOVED that movie❤️💔❤️

[@jadezee6316]

he looked sick...go watch the scene of him with Hepburn in the car driving for ice cream....

[@bernardbrenner6088]

He was so professional, he was able to hide his illness.

[@gingergeezer3685]

@@jadezee6316 Late stage alcoholism.

[@NicoleBest]

I remember watching this movie for the first time. I had no idea that Catherine and Spencer shared a very special relationship. The moment of his speech and when he said. If its half of what we had then that's everything. The way he looked at her and when her tears started to show. I said to myself, this is not acting. This is real. I felt it and it always stayed with me. RIP both of you. You are now together again.

[@akrenwinkle]

Since when is being beards for each other a very special relationship? Two things you might not know: they are actors doing their jobs, also it's spelled Katharine. One thing that grinds my gears about these boards is that everybody is twelve, or just seems like it.

[@lunakmbitou4198]

It must have been 2006, 07 when I first saw this movie, I have to be honest, that speech at the end is what makes me remember the movie. UNFORGETTABLE speech, truly!! One of the best heartfelt moments in cinema. Spencer Tracy, what an actor. Wow!!! He nailed that scene. 👏👏👏

[@kurtwehrmeister5684]

Incredibly well-written, that soliloquy is at the end . . . and given the fact that Tracy was so weak with congestive heart failure at that point that he couldn't stand for much more than thirty seconds at a time --wow. Very bravely and masterfully performed.

[@terryhorowitz7076]

That speech moves me to tears every single time. Remarkable. Beautiful. Enduring. Always.

[@suemeade2864]

Nailed it❤

[@maryajaniak2896]

I was 21 Sept. 15, 1967 and I am now 77 years old. I loved that picture and would watch it several times over the course of several decades. In fact, I just watched it on KZbin a couple of days ago and I still love it. I was raised by my grandparents who experienced the Depression. My grandmother took me to various musicals and took me to see the Rockettes every Christmas. They told stories of how my grandfather drove a Coal truck during the Depression and my grandmother was a housewife but then later on went back to school and became a Therapist and got a Nursing License as well. They were fortunate because they were able to get sugar and coal for heat. My Grandfather later on became a very gifted Carpenter and worked with a good friend building very well made houses. My Grandfather's favorite actress was Mary Pickford and my Grandmother liked Mickey Rooney and so I'm very familiar with Yankee Doodle Dandy among other notable projects Mickey Rooney was in. I watch Korean and Chinese dramas with English sub-titles on various platforms with the help of the Internet. I'm so very grateful for the making of this film as it was very well written and directed and all the actors and actresses were well thought of for their characters in this film.

[@theolamp5312]

How can you not love Spencer Tracy as an actor. Near at the end of his life he made this great performance. He obviously loved acting more than anything. This film almost was never made because the studio could not get insurance on Spencer Tracy. He did it and this film remains a treasure for Spencer and a life well lived.

[@michaelp.9921]

@Theo Lamp: Thank you for this info! This is important, and a testament to the trust and integrity of the filmmakers, Stanley Kramer, etc., that they went ahead despite the risk!

[@brendadrew834]

I was 18 when I firsit saw this great immortal film and am 73 now. I've had a lifelong love affair with both Kate the Great and Spencer Tracy and grew up watching all their wonderful films! I named my first born daughter, also a red head after Kate, her middle name and I could tell immediately during that iconic speech by Tracy that he was also saying those beautiful words to Kate who you could tell was so moved by it with real tears in her eyes! They all did a magnificent job and I'm glad so many people enjoy this movie to this day, a true classic with an enduring message! Thanks for this well done documentary, much appreciated~

[@JackMason-oq8lf]

Thanks for the info. I always thought it was Tracy who was the redhead.

[@brendadrew834]

@@JackMason-oq8lf They were both redheads only Spencer's hair turned white by his middle years.

[@georgemartinez9414]

One of the beat scenes, ONE of the best and all time favorites of mine, i could watch a thousand more times....

[@rumi9005]

I was 18 years old in 1967, when I first saw this movie. And I loved it. Even as a white, heterosexual teenage male, I loved it. I loved the MESSAGE of it. The message of tolerance and respect and connection. Sidney Poitier's performance was, as always, masterful. Tracy and Hepburn were, as always, outstandingly authentic. I came out of the movie believing that we had finally turned the corner, finally abandoned racism forever. And it was the sixties, too! Rock and roll, great movies, freedom, LSD, weed, Greenwich Village, Carnaby Street, tie-die shirts and bell-bottom pants. And THE 'PILL', sexual freedom etc. And, on top of it all, the opportunity of a fine education. We had everything, and the world was wonderful. How did we get to today? How did we fall so far? Total political division. Hatred and vitriol. And, of course a Donald Trump presidency ripping away the cover and exposing the racism and hatred still seething and boiling away within. And also, now, even the possible destruction of our Republic itself! It didn't have to be this way. And it makes me sad.

[@dougimmel]

America has always contained a thread of anti-intellectualism - we'd rather have John Wayne than Linus Pauling, Ronald Reagan rather than Jerry Brown or Bernie Sanders. My mom and dad's tiny little Chapman College fell under the spell of Orange County politics and John Wayne philanthropy and lost its way from its Heifer Project - type origins. It is now a corporate online giant, a shell of its former self. I feel your wistful longing for the hopefulness of the 60's and 70's. Reading Ray Bradbury recently, and his speculative fiction has a certain melancholy to it, the loss of small town America. Not the racist part. The helping part.

[@maryalicemeaneymeaney4551]

How did we get to today? How did we fall so far? I ask myself this nearly every day. It seems that for as much as we have gained, we have lost.

[@brianarbenz1329]

I share your hurt and anxiety, Rumi. I believe the powers that be left racism in place, just better disguised. The civil rights struggle could and should have been allowed to progress toward its real goal - ending economic exploitation. The desire to use free labor, after all, is the sole reason American racism was ever created as an institution.

[@monaleigh1862]

Our society is "split" because people watch "the news" which is 100% pure manipulation of the masses by the 5 or 6 men who own ALL MEDIA OUTLETS in the world. It is their desire to keep people separated by belief, race, political party, religion, etc. If The People ever came together to demand truth from their media and honesty from their political "leaders" those 5-6 men would lose all of their power over us and we would unite as human beings who want and deserve the best of all possible worlds. Without separating us and pitting us against each other - their control over our behavior could not exist.

[@rumi9005]

@@brianarbenz1329 -I only just read your comment, Brian. You say "The desire to use free labor, after all, is the sole reason American racism was ever created as an institution.". I hadn't looked at it that way before, but I believe you're right. Racism itself is simply a fear of the 'other'. That's built in to our nature since ancient tribal times. We view ourselves, our group, our tribe, as human beings. And the 'other' are seen as less than human. So they can be marginalized, conquered and even killed without us feeling much in the way of guilt. Where we evolve is how we define the 'other'. The 'other' used to be nearby tribes competing for the same resources. So in lean times (times of scarcity, famine etc), if they invade our lands, steal our resources, we can attack them, even kill them. Because, after all, they're really less than human anyway. And we can invade their lands if WE run out of food, of course, for the same reason. But nowadays the 'other' is simply any group other than our own group. We generally don't think of them as actually not human. But that same concept is still there, buried deep down. It's why we can fight wars. So, if we want to exploit people, all we have to do is see them as other, as less than human. Then we can exploit them without guilt. And, starting with slavery, we institutionalized that exploitation, right?

[@Dagmicl]

Spencer Tracy, the best actor that has EVER graced the screen with his amazing yet natural and effortless performances, Rip the one and only Mr. Tracy🌹

[@kirjuan13]

the scene that touched me was the scene with Sidney Poitier and his father Roy Glenn. About how he doesn't owe anything to his Dad. Parents responsibilities are to provide for their children's needs.

[@terry4137]

Not after 18!

[@kirjuan13]

@@terry4137 Hi Terry, thanks for responding. My response to u is I agree! Lol

[@wasclit11]

What I admire most about Spencer Tracy and Katherine Hepburn is they were genuinely good people on and off the screen - nothing phony.

[@sonia336]

People had manners and self respect back then, unlike now. Theres almost no movies without "nudity" and sex in it. U can make a great movie without all of that.

[@pamllewellyn8029]

Well ,we would have to overlook the fact that Spencer stayed married during their long-term affair....

[@bestdoggamingthelittlepupp129]

How do you know that?He was an alcoholic and cheat so I’d say a little phony

[@jillmahoney1009]

@@bestdoggamingthelittlepupp129 Obviously you are very young, and don’t know the intricacies of Spencer’s commitment to his wife and son…. Katherine understood Spencer’s religious beliefs about marriage/family….. she respected that, and loved him, knowing his conflict with….family, yet loving Katherine.

[@bestdoggamingthelittlepupp129]

@@jillmahoney1009 He was a husband and father who cheated all his life. Make all the excuses you want but right is right and wrong is still wrong.

[@Hushhush9201]

I love this and am now watching this film again today as to Sidney Passing. In my top TEN films

[@annek1226]

There will never, ever be another acting couple with this dynamic that will ever exist again in this or any lifetime going forward. What a love affair they had and shared to the very end. TrueType one of a kind! This was a fabulous movie !

[@paulhunter1525]

The relationship between Spencer and Hepburn was so believable because they had been couple together for many years. Only negative aspect was the Spencer Tracy was married to another woman entire time.

[@vivis9946]

I always watch this film when TCM plays it. I believe it is a great film. He brought out the real Spencer Tracy. Sidney Poitier played a perfect part. I never knew that the daughter was actually Katherine's niece. I would have been so nervous working with these famous stars. Again more people should watch this movie.

[@judithpohl8331]

The greatest film ever made! Love Spencer Tracy 🥰 best actor in the world! Wonderfull interview with Salome!!!

[@carlhaluss]

Being 72 years old, I have been watching this movie ever since it came out. And I can't even tell you how many times. Culminating with Spencer's dialogue at the end, it never fails to move me. Every time Katherine interacted with Spencer you could just tell how fond she was of him, and that she knew he wasn't to be around much longer. I believe, unfortunately, that the imminence of his death did add to the movie. Regardless of how brilliant actors Katherine and Spencer were. I am so glad I came across this documentary today. So well done, and my heartfelt thanks!

[@almavasquez6421]

I watch this film several times a year, mostly when I'm feeling especially sad and hopless. I gives me a boost and the confidence that maybe, just maybe we will be ok... The actors are all amazing I'm sitting right there with them following them around their home as they go through the porcess of understanding and reacting to the situation they are finding themselves in....This movie represents so many layers of artistry, from it being the last film that Spencer Tracy did and still manages to leave us all breathless with the power of his words to Katherines Hepburnes obvious pride and pain at knowing this could be the last time the love of her life would be doing what he loved best. To Sidney Poitier who never made a film that did not leave me an emotional mess as I stoped to reavaluating what I situations and what they really mean... To all the other actors, directors, producers and editors that brought this film to life... I am so grateful to have been able to experience this work of art.

[@lesliejones7348]

Indeed, that's what brilliant art does, as well as your assessment!! 👍

[@paolazuffinetti]

You're right! That's what films are, also, like: help us go through life, with joy!!!

[@barryfairclough188]

Spencer was the greatest movie actor ever in my view. Guess who’s coming to dinner, bad day at black rock, inherit the wind and many more. His films under the directorship of Stanley Kramer being the best, brilliant.

[@chaimsery9192]

Great mobie

[@scottmiller6495]

Spot on, Spencer Tracy was one of the finest Actors and Brilliant men of all time Period!!!!!

[@cathyjones-hatcher]

His performance in THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA was exceptional too!

[@scottmiller6495]

@@cathyjones-hatcher Yes but he was even better in The Last Hurrah!!!!!

[@cathyjones-hatcher]

@Scott Miller - hate to say it, but I've never seen that one. Must look for it now. ;)

[@Minotauronabike]

I first watched this movie when I was probably 9 or 10; my Oma loved to watch Spencer Tracy movies, especially after my Opa died, because they looked very alike. (He was once stopped on the street by a stranger who told him "You look more like Spencer Tracy than Spencer Tracy himself.") I feel like I got an understanding of history and US culture from the movie. I remembered the conversations between Poitier and the maid, and with his father the most vividly; it helped me understand that a tolerant society can't just be taken for granted, that there was a struggle, recent and ongoing for people to live together with love and understanding. I rewatched it this year and wow.

[@heathersedgwick8273]

Never judge a person by their color .watched this movie gotta be over 500 times .i just love how they all got to know each other .spencer tracy was dieing it took alot for kathrine hepurn to keep back the tears .you could sense the love .rip omg their so amazing .

[@norbertzimpfer7548]

Tracy and Hepburn....2 beautiful souls. It must have been especially hard for Kate seeing the love of her life dying in front of her eyes during the filming of this movie. Her emotions were truly genuine

[@beeba7831]

There never was a couple with a better on and off screen chemistry than these two. Can watch their movies end number of times and and yet discover something new in their performances every time.

[@brendaharper5729]

Kate, Tracy & Sydney 🌠 Three of my favorite humans ‼️ With a subject that still causes problems to this day, way ahead for their ⏳ . 👏🙌🙏

[@robb7398]

It's true people find this film mild today but it made a big difference at the time, because it was a mainstream film that dealt with something that made people think, and it helped that Tracy and Hepburn, who were so liked and respected, were the ones who played the parents.

[@wasclit11]

I am 70 and I was 17 when this movie came out. Times back then were on the edge of complete chaos; however, I feel we were closer to coming together back then than we are today because the powers to be are making too much money off of keeping us apart. If you want to get to know someone - sit down and break bread with them. Something about sharing a meal together draws us closer and maybe helps us to be a little more open-minded and willing to change the way we think.

[@itsofficialyou7014]

Thankyou, I'll keep in mind, comes from a person very shy and nervous, find it difficult to break the ice, love 🌹 Xoxo!

[@JamesAinsworth-AA]

I absolutely agree with you! When people meet each other and break bread, they find some of the commonalities that all humans share. When we talk to each other person to person, we can break down barriers.

[@terry4137]

Bingo

[@almavasquez6421]

Yes! Yes! Yes!

[@lindafoster2141]

This film is just pure brilliance ❤❤❤

[@grahamellington5826]

One of my favorite movies. Beautiful!

[@doglover7675]

I just watched this movie (for the first time) a few days ago with our teenage sons. We all loved it, and realize the time that it represented.. Beautiful acting by all.

[@msenimyer1445]

What a masterpiece!! Acting at its best.

[@jreaves11]

I have seen "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" countless times. And yet, I come away from this very fine piece of work. I know something of the pain you all were in, having done it. My respect for Spencer Tracy and family knows no bounds. This is a ground- breaking piece of work and should be viewed periodically by everyone in these United States of America.

[@manjitsanghera3982]

Saw this on TV yesterday....What a class and superb acting. They don't make them like they used to..

[@theakickbush5636]

you tube bible animated stories

[@trishjohnson9114]

I’ve seen this movie so many times I could quote everyone of the lines. This movie is the absolute best!

[@markelijio6012]

When Stanley Kramer's "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" opens in movie theaters in the fall of 1967 with an all-star cast, everybody's talking about the most powerful film that everything including social issues. Nominated for several Academy Awards in 1968 including best picture and won both for best actress, Katharine Hepburn and best original screenplay, William Rose. It was the most successful film in the history of Columbia Pictures. Nothing works better than this. "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" really changed our lives and touched our hearts & souls, that's why the film simply lasts forever.

[@lesliejones7348]

Concur!!

[@cadicorniche]

This will ALWAYS be one of my favorite films - and, if people take the time to release themselves to the film - they will ALWAYS see it as a great film.

[@sonia336]

I absolutely love this movie. Hepburn is ever so beautiful as shes always been.

[@kevinkilduff2064]

Very moving story. Spencer and Kate were giants of the industry and Sidney a true ground breaker in film and culture. The movie and actors/director deserve their hallowed places among the greatest film has to offer.

[@ashtonellis]

3 movies I saw as a 8 yr old child Guess who’s coming A raisin in the sun and to sir with love left an impression on me. Sydney portier is one of the greatest his voice is so calming and reassuring

[@dantruitt1138]

I re-watched this 2 months ago, wondering how dated it would be. Really, I was amazed at how well this film has aged. There are a couple minor missteps in the dialogue in the early going, but overall this movie is deservedly a timeless classic, because it so effectively deals with an issue that is as old as race itself. Absolutely beautiful piece of filmmaking and the cherry on top is a dying Spencer Tracy's brilliant performance. That he died 2 weeks after that last scene shows how ill he was.

[@yhideit4427]

The most flagrant mistake in the making of this movie would be the age of the couple getting married. You mean to tell me that Spencer Tracy was the Father of the 24 year old ? Yeah I can believe it..... but I sure can't believe that a 70 year old Hepburn was the mother of the young lady.

[@kurtwehrmeister5684]

@@yhideit4427 Hepburn was sixty in 1967; her niece's character (the daughter) was supposed to be 23. So the Draytons were supposed to be 37 and (he) 44 when their daughter would have been born in 1944. Certainly unusual at the time (though not now), but not unheard of. (My mother was 37 when she had me in 1957.)

[@yhideit4427]

@@kurtwehrmeister5684 Thanks

[@JaniceRafael]

@@yhideit4427 I have a friend who had a son when she was 46 years old. But you are right, it didn’t happen much back then.

[@cathyjones-hatcher]

@YHideit. It would have been possible that the couple had adopted her... ???- willing suspension of disbelief. I believe the young actress was Hepburn's niece in real life, btw.

[@LuzMartinez-ss6in]

❤ Beautiful movie with a lot of meaning. Thanks.🙏🙏🙏

[@irena.el.o4198]

I first saw this movie when I was in high school. Loved it then, still think it's fabulous. Great lesson to humans.

[@paulakpacente]

I'm almost 68 and the FIRST time I saw this was about 2 years ago. I didn't know what I was missing, buy I'll probably buy the DVD in the future. It was TERRIFIC! RIP Sir Poitier. You will be missed.

[@shawnemodert9558]

Loved this movie as a child. Today my granddaughter and I enjoyed it together and it's now made another 13yr.old fan. This is such a special movie.

[@lb1798]

Thank you for posting this...I love hearing interviews and "backstories".

[@IntoAllTruth.]

That's a beautiful message that we do well to remember.

[@jeffshannon6914]

THE GREAT: TRACY has been my #1 idol since I was about age 14-15 in 1979.

[@itzel72]

I'm 14-15 in 2021 and enjoying this journey of seeing his movies for the first time.😄❤

[@brexitannia9703]

A beautiful heart felt moment from Tracy and Hepburn

[@dakotahstr]

Hollywood class. Spencer's speeches in all his movies were amazing. You stood in awe and listened on every word, but this one I think was the best of all of them. You will never see stars like this anymore. Hollywood stars if I may call them that are so full of themselves.

[@terriselph4100]

I have seen this film many times, and the acting has touched me to my core every time. The final scene in the film, to me, is a confession by Tracy to Hepburn. The love and tears in her eyes displayed the raw truth of how these two actors felt for each other. This brilliant film sent a powerful message to humanity.

[@OGRuth]

From the first time I saw this movie years ago , to this very day , this has and will remain my favorite movie ever . We see three of the greatest actors of all time coming together in a brilliant movie , in every aspect . I want to see a video of how Katherine Hepburn paid for the insurance herself when they could not insure Mr Tracy. That's love !!!

[@nancyevans7946]

I loved his speech at the end and felt he could have been talking about Kate and him! He felt every word!!

[@julietteyork6293]

I cried from beginning to end watching this - as much for what was occurring off-screen as on screen.

[@gregruland1934]

I loved this speech so much - great job

[@ailleananaithnid2566]

GREAT movie. My parents were far right Republicans and when this movie came on TV they were disgusted. Even as a little kid I thought it was an excellent movie. Years later, I consider it a classic. It took a courage for these actors to star in this movie, especially Sidney Poitier whose performance talent was epic.

[@kevinchambers1101]

My parents were far right Republicans who took me and my siblings to see the movie and we all loved it. As constitution Republicans, my parents always taught us that the constitution protected everyone equally in every part of our lives including who we decided to marry.

[@RaymondHng]

@@kevinchambers1101 _Loving v. Virginia_ _Obergefell v. Hodges_

[@Timmerjax]

I'm in constant awe of what you're able to find, and incredibly grateful for your posts! Thank you!

[@thedivinemisshepburn]

You're welcome, glad you enjoy the videos!

[@christophergerety5577]

A favorite movie. We showed it to our twin teenagers last year. I had to explain that inter-racial relationships used to be a very big deal. Tracy gives an amazing performance. I love the little temper in the car at the burger joint. Houghton is lovely. Poitier and Hepburn are excellent.

[@moniquelacosta5170]

The young black actor who bumped into Tracey's car is a very good actor who only got bit parts. I like that scene also. When Kate says how she knew that she was vital to him when they started out. Even though this film is about interracial marriage, I get a Spencer and Kate love story from it.

[@LisaNH934]

❤

[@FarmWeigh]

One of the greatest movies of all time. Katharine Hepburn you are the most extraordinary woman I know of. In this role you are sublime. Your true feelings and thoughts are displayed in this movie so well. You prove that a beautiful, soft, gentle woman can be a powerful, strong, independent woman. One of the the greatest roles ever played.

[@marnibars5308]

When I think of REALLY GOOD movies, this one ALWAYS comes to mind. It is now and has always been on my DVR so that I can watch it anytime I want or need to. It is the epitome of perfection is so many different ways and is as relevant today as it was in the 60's.

[@darthhater6805]

This movie grossed almost 57 million dollars in theatres in 1967. That is equal to over 480 million dollars in today's money. That makes this movie Guess Who's Coming To Dinner one of the most successful movies of all time putting it in the top 100 highest grossing movies ever.

[@lesliejones7348]

The only factoid I hadn't nailed down yet, now I know!!

[@voulathomacos-lagonas8445]

This was the first movie I saw that really touched me ....it was and is a magnificent movie

[@wsddrama8735]

wow- facinating...the dynamic of them all together- the struggles...the health aspects

[@geyj1]

I saw this great movie as a young child and it left a print on my brain!!

[@larespo1]

Spencer Tracy was a natural. As said, here, just real all the way through. Unfettered by anything. Deserved the Oscar here, too! I am so grateful that this film is proof that interracial couples have become part of the fabric of the world's culture and all under the umbrella of love. I'm going to buy this DVD and watch it again for the umpteenth time. Top-notch performances and screenplay.

[@divineorder22]

Such a wonderful blessing with PHENOMENAL professionals Awe inspiring.

[@SeanLTobin-qr8bm]

The critics are right. This movie and these great Actors and Actresses had the courage to tackle a subject America and, to a lessor extent, Canada struggles with today and will continue to struggle with into the future until that day when each and every person is respected and accepted for who they are no matter their Race, Creed, or Sexuality.

[@brianarbenz1329]

I’m very touched by the story of Spencer Tracy’s heroics in making it through this film. I had seen the movie several times but had not known of this background story to it.

[@greghanna7753]

This is a great documentary. Thanks. I was a High School sophomore when this was released and remember it well. It helped influence me alot toward racial equality.

[@brexitannia9703]

Every child in school should watch this film to teach them that we all come from the same maker and we all bleed. This film is a gem I have watched this film since 1979 and its a gem.

[@Jehovahsway]

What a great movie to go out on Spencer Tracey, what a guy and Hepburn was also a brilliant actor . I first saw this film when i was 8 years old and it left a lasting impression on me . Am 52 now and ive watched this film more than any other ...more than tge Wizard of Oz .. lol Sleep well ST and KH ❤

[@deeeliades3426]

A great film entertains and educates. This is a great film.

[@jeanleseth9279]

Katharine Hepburn is a huge heroine of mine and has been since I was 16 Spencer Tracy has been one of my favorites for a long time and Sidney Poitier was just pure grace class and talent. Wonderful movie

[@libertyann439]

This is a major movie of my life. Thank you for this posting.

[@jayrainstone4764]

Thank you. I love this movie. ❣🙏🏽

[@rygersheepstealer2298]

I was 4yo and this was one of my mother's favorites I actually remember her telling me why and explaining that all that matters is people not colour but culture is to be valued also

[@marshhen]

This movie really holds up. I watched it recently.

[@musiknutz]

Thank you. Always a fan of this movie with my two favourites ever. Really appreciated your clip

[@kristine6996]

There is a little touch of Obama in the way Sidney Poitier moves. Or is it the other way round? Two gentlemen with style and elegance. ✨

[@sylviapina710]

My favorite movie. Love it.

[@Nunofurdambiznez]

Absolutely BRILLIANT documentary!

[@elizabethpeterson455]

They taught the world to love💖💖

[@rhondamcknight2596]

Then the world forgot the importance of love. Too many wars and hate in that last 50 years. Money has consumed too many of us....some for greed...others to just survive.

[@debbiemullen2574]

You worked with some legends of that time. Great movie.

[@julieannejoolz]

Yes it really is all that! I have watched it many times and it always affects me deeply, the profound truth that endures in this story is inspirational and uplifting 🙏 ❤️

[@MTknitter22]

And all the worry that the American people, of all races, would not accept this film was for nothing. Good American people by the millions accepted it and LOVED IT then and do now. We should applaud that as much as we do the makers of the film.

[@user-cf7pe3qg1c]

Two people who just met each other can not be compared with two that have been with each other for decades and the love and commitment is still there.