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All the book-based movies and TV shows featuring Edward Arnold, ranked

Edward Arnold appears in several titles adapted from the pages of books and comic books to the screen, such as You Can't Take It with You or Command Decision.
Here, we offer a ranked list, from best to worst, of 3 movies and TV series based on existing source material where Edward Arnold appears. Revisit old favorites or discover hidden gems, whether books or film productions. We invite you to watch, read, and vote for any title, joining the debate of whether the book or the movie is better.
You Can't Take It with You. Poster of the 1938 movie and cover of the 1936 book, You Can't Take it With You
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You Can't Take it With You
Moss Hart, George S. Kaufman, 1936
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You Can't Take It with You
Frank Capra, 1938

A successful banker, Anthony P. Kirby, has just returned from Washington, D.C., where he was effectively granted a government-sanctioned munitions monopoly, which will make him very rich. Kirby instructs his real estate broker, John Blakely, to offer a huge sum for the house, and if that is not accepted, to cause trouble for the family.

Command Decision. Poster of the 1948 movie and cover of the 1947 book
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Command Decision
William Wister Haines, 1947
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Command Decision
Sam Wood, 1948

Army generals grapple with the dilemma of whether to prioritize the bombing of German factories manufacturing new jet fighters, despite the anticipated significant casualties that the mission would incur.

Belles on Their Toes. Poster of the 1952 movie and cover of the 1950 book
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Belles on Their Toes
Ernestine Gilbreth Carey, Frank B. Gilbreth Jr., 1950
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Belles on Their Toes
Henry Levin, 1952

The “Cheaper by the Dozen” crew is back, without Clifton Webb. Belles on Their Toes recounts the story of the Gilbreth family after the death of efficiency expert Frank Gilbreth, Sr., It tells of Lillian Gilbreth’s lecture work, and her finding romance while caring for her growing children.