Now Mr. Prentice, clearly a most reasonable man, says he has no wish to offend me but wants to know if I'm some kind of a *nut*. And Mrs. Prentice says that like her husband I'm a burned-out old shell of a man who cannot even remember what it's like to love a woman the way her son loves my daughter. And strange as it seems, that's the first statement made to me all day with which I am prepared to take issue... cause I think you're wrong, you're as wrong as you can be. I admit that I hadn't considered it, hadn't even thought about it, but I know exactly how he feels about her and there is nothing, absolutely nothing that you son feels for my daughter that I didn't feel for Christina. Old- yes. Burned-out- certainly, but I can tell you the memories are still there- clear, intact, indestructible, and they'll be there if I live to be 110. Where John made his mistake I think was in attaching so much importance to what her mother and I might think... because in the final analysis it doesn't matter a damn what we think. The only thing that matters is what they feel, and how much they feel, for each other. And if it's half of what we felt- that's everything. As for you two and the problems you're going to have, they seem almost unimaginable, but you'll have no problem with me, and I think when Christina and I and your mother have some time to work on him you'll have no problem with your father, John. But you do know, I'm sure you know, what you're up against. There'll be 100 million people right here in this country who will be shocked and offended and appalled and the two of you will just have to ride that out, maybe every day for the rest of your lives. You could try to ignore those people, or you could feel sorry for them and for their prejudice and their bigotry and their blind hatred and stupid fears, but where necessary you'll just have to cling tight to each other and say "screw all those people"! Anybody could make a case, a hell of a good case, against your getting married. The arguments are so obvious that nobody has to make them. But you're two wonderful people who happened to fall in love and happened to have a pigmentation problem, and I think that now, no matter what kind of a case some bastard could make against your getting married, there would be only one thing worse, and that would be if - knowing what you two are and knowing what you two have and knowing what you two feel- you didn't get married. Well, Tillie, when the hell are we gonna get some dinner?
Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn
In "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner," Mrs. Prentice, played by Katharine Hepburn, delivers a poignant speech to Spencer Tracy's character about her husband, describing him as a "shell of an old man" who once had strong beliefs but has become complacent and fearful. She emphasizes the importance of standing up for one’s convictions, particularly in the face of societal change. This moment highlights the generational and ideological divide between the characters, showcasing the struggle to embrace progress and diversity. Ultimately, her words serve as a catalyst for Tracy’s character to confront his own biases.
Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy have starred in a total of eight movie together. They are Woman of the Year, Adam's Rib, Keeper of the Flame, Without Love, Sea of Grass, Mike and Pat, Desk Set, and Guess Who's Coming to Dinner.
Best Actor in a Leading Role for: Boys Town(1938) Spencer Tracy was not present at the awards ceremony. His wife Louise Treadwell accepted the award on his behalf.Best Actor in a Leading Role for: Captains Courageous (1937)
Boys Town
In the movie "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner," Spencer Tracy's character gives a speech where he talks about the importance of love and acceptance in the face of societal norms and prejudices. He expresses his support for his daughter and her choice of partner, emphasizing the need to move past barriers of race and embrace love in all its forms. The speech is a powerful moment that reflects the film's message of tolerance and understanding.
Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn
The daughter's fiance, played by Sidney Poitier.
In "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner," Mrs. Prentice, played by Katharine Hepburn, delivers a poignant speech to Spencer Tracy's character about her husband, describing him as a "shell of an old man" who once had strong beliefs but has become complacent and fearful. She emphasizes the importance of standing up for one’s convictions, particularly in the face of societal change. This moment highlights the generational and ideological divide between the characters, showcasing the struggle to embrace progress and diversity. Ultimately, her words serve as a catalyst for Tracy’s character to confront his own biases.
42 years old. The movie - Guess Who's Coming to Dinnerwas released in 1967 and starred Sidney Poitier, Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn.
Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy have starred in a total of eight movie together. They are Woman of the Year, Adam's Rib, Keeper of the Flame, Without Love, Sea of Grass, Mike and Pat, Desk Set, and Guess Who's Coming to Dinner.
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
Spencer Tracy Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy appeared in nine films together.
Spencer Tracy died on June 10, 1967 at the age of 67.
Spencer Tracy - album - was created on 2003-08-11.
Spencer Tracy was born on April 5, 1900.
Spencer Tracy was born on April 5, 1900.