State of the Union (1948)
Kay Thorndyke, the unethical daughter of a prominent newspaper tycoon, loves Grant Matthews and helps him become the Republican nominee for President of the United States. However, his political supporters become concerned when on a nationwide tour, Grant starts to think and speak independently. At a crucial dinner, he is asked to deliver a pre-written speech. His wife, Mary Matthews, courageously speaks out against the corrupt politicians. In the end, Grant comes to the realization that he must represent the people, not just the party.
Books with substantial mentioning of State of the Union
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Eric Smoodin Regarding Frank Capra, Audience, Celebrity, and American Film Studies, 1930-1960 Durham and London, 2004 |
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Victor Scherle and William Turner Levy The Complete Films of Frank Capra New York - Secaucus, NJ, 1992 |
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James Robert Parish Hollywood's Great Love Teams New Rochelle, N.Y., 1974 |
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Homer Dickens The Films of Katharine Hepburn New York, 1971 |
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Donald Descher The Films of Spencer Tracy New York, 1968 |
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