Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954)

In 1850 Oregon, when a backwoodsman brings a wife home to his farm, his six brothers decide that they want to get married too.

Director:

Stanley Donen

Writers:

Albert Hackett (screenplay), Frances Goodrich (screenplay),

Stars:

Howard Keel, Jeff Richards, Russ Tamblyn

Won 1 Oscar. Another 3 wins & 7 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Howard Keel	...	Adam Pontipee
Jeff Richards	...	Benjamin Pontipee
Russ Tamblyn	...	Gideon Pontipee
Tommy Rall	...	Frank Pontipee
Marc Platt	...	Daniel Pontipee
Matt Mattox	...	Caleb Pontipee
Jacques d'Amboise	...	Ephraim Pontipee
Jane Powell	...	Milly
Julie Newmar	...	Dorcas (as Julie Newmeyer)
Nancy Kilgas	...	Alice
Betty Carr	...	Sarah
Virginia Gibson	...	Liza
Ruta Lee	...	Ruth (as Ruta Kilmonis)
Norma Doggett	...	Martha
Ian Wolfe	...	Rev. Elcott

Storyline

Adam, the eldest of seven brothers, goes to town to get a wife. He convinces Milly to marry him that same day. They return to his backwoods home. Only then does she discover he has six brothers - all living in his cabin. Milly sets out to reform the uncouth siblings, who are anxious to get wives of their own. Then, after reading about the Roman capture of the Sabine women, Adam develops an inspired solution to his brothers' loneliness.

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Plot Keywords:

farm | oregon | 1850s | love | cook | 

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Taglines:

The once-in-a-lifetime musical romp!

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Musical | Romance

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 July 1954 (USA)

Also Known As:

Siete novias para siete hermanos

Filming Locations:

Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

102 min

Sound Mix:

4-Track Stereo (Western Electric Sound System) (magnetic prints) 70 mm 6-Track (Australia) (1968 re-release) Mono (optical prints)

Color:

Color (Ansco)

Aspect Ratio:

2.20 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The censors weren't too happy about the line in the song "Lonesome Polecat" where the brothers lament "A man can't sleep when he sleeps with sheep". By not showing any sheep in the same shot as the brothers, the film-makers were able to get away with it.

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Goofs

The "Cook Wanted" sign shown after Milly leaves is clearly written in permanent marker.

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Quotes

Milly: Somehow it just don't seem fitting for a man to spend his wedding night in a tree.

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Connections

Featured in That's Entertainment! III (1994)

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Soundtracks

"June Bride"
(uncredited)
Music by Gene de Paul
Lyrics by Johnny Mercer
Sung by Virginia Gibson and Chorus

User Reviews

An all-time classic, no matter how many times you see it!

I've seen this movie about ten times over the years, and it is such a joy to watch! This movie was nominated for Best Picture, and rightly so. The snappy, well written, melodic songs, coupled with the first rate dancing is a match made in Hollywood musical heaven. By the way, did you know that the guy playing "Frank" was borrowed from the New York Ballet?

This film will put a warm fuzzy feeling in you throughout the entire two hours. This movie stands up against "Singin in the Rain", and "On the Town" any day!

See it in the wide-screen version for the full effect!