Directed by Howard Hawks, Bringing Up Baby (1938) is the quintessential "Screwball Comedy" and ranks amongst the funniest and most influential comedies ever filmed. It's reputation has grown steadily, and it provided much inspiration for Peter Bogdanovich's classic film, What's Up Doc? (1972). The film is often cited as the first to use the word "gay" in the common modern context (in a scene during which Cary Grant's character is wearing a woman's robe). The rapid-fire story concerns a paleontologist, a fast-talking and mischievous girl and a leopard on the loose. Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn have great chemistry in the lead roles. The supporting cast is excellent as well, including Charles Ruggles and Fritz Feld.
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| Bringing Up Baby. 1938: Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn |
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| Bringing Up Baby. 1938: Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn |
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| Bringing Up Baby. 1938: Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn |
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| Bringing Up Baby. 1938: Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn |
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| Bringing Up Baby. 1938: Cary Grant |
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| Bringing Up Baby. 1938: Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn |
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| Bringing Up Baby. 1938: Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn |
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| Bringing Up Baby. 1938: Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn |
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| Bringing Up Baby. 1938: Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn |
