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Father of the Bride

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  • 1h 32m
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7.1/10
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Father of the Bride (1950)
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ComedyDramaRomance
The father of a young woman deals with the emotional pain of her getting married, along with the financial and organizational trouble of arranging the wedding.The father of a young woman deals with the emotional pain of her getting married, along with the financial and organizational trouble of arranging the wedding.The father of a young woman deals with the emotional pain of her getting married, along with the financial and organizational trouble of arranging the wedding.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
12K
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  • Director
    • Vincente Minnelli
  • Writers
    • Frances Goodrich(screenplay)
    • Albert Hackett(screenplay)
    • Edward Streeter(novel)
  • Stars
    • Spencer Tracy
    • Joan Bennett
    • Elizabeth Taylor
  • Director
    • Vincente Minnelli
  • Writers
    • Frances Goodrich(screenplay)
    • Albert Hackett(screenplay)
    • Edward Streeter(novel)
  • Stars
    • Spencer Tracy
    • Joan Bennett
    • Elizabeth Taylor
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 80User reviews
    • 48Critic reviews
    • 76Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 3 Oscars
      • 4 nominations total

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    Elizabeth Taylor and Spencer Tracy in Father of the Bride (1950)
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    Elizabeth Taylor and Spencer Tracy in Father of the Bride (1950)
    Elizabeth Taylor and Spencer Tracy in Father of the Bride (1950)
    Elizabeth Taylor in Father of the Bride (1950)

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    Spencer Tracy
    Spencer Tracy
    • Stanley T. Banks
    Joan Bennett
    Joan Bennett
    • Ellie Banks
    Elizabeth Taylor
    Elizabeth Taylor
    • Kay Banks
    Don Taylor
    Don Taylor
    • Buckley Dunstan
    Billie Burke
    Billie Burke
    • Doris Dunstan
    Leo G. Carroll
    Leo G. Carroll
    • Mr. Massoula
    Moroni Olsen
    Moroni Olsen
    • Herbert Dunstan
    Melville Cooper
    Melville Cooper
    • Mr. Tringle
    Taylor Holmes
    Taylor Holmes
    • Warner
    Paul Harvey
    Paul Harvey
    • Rev. Galsworthy
    Frank Orth
    Frank Orth
    • Joe
    Russ Tamblyn
    Russ Tamblyn
    • Tommy Banks
    • (as Rusty Tamblyn)
    Tom Irish
    Tom Irish
    • Ben Banks
    Marietta Canty
    Marietta Canty
    • Delilah
    Richard Alexander
    Richard Alexander
    • Moving Man with Screen
    • (uncredited)
    Don Anderson
    Don Anderson
    • Usher
    • (uncredited)
    William Bailey
    William Bailey
    • Man in Dream Sequence
    • (uncredited)
    Fay Baker
    Fay Baker
    • Miss Bellamy
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Vincente Minnelli
    • Writers
      • Frances Goodrich(screenplay)
      • Albert Hackett(screenplay)
      • Edward Streeter(novel)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      Spencer Tracy wanted Katharine Hepburn for his screen wife, but it was felt that they were too romantic a team to play a happily domesticated couple with children, so Joan Bennett got the part.
    • Goofs
      When the Banks are driving to meet Buckley's parents, Ellie says they are looking for the house numbered 394. When they get to the destination, the number on the house displays 709.
    • Quotes

      Stanley T. Banks: Who giveth this woman? "This woman." But she's not a woman. She's still a child. And she's leaving us. What's it going to be like to come home and not find her? Not to hear her voice calling "Hi, Pops" as I come in? I suddenly realized what I was doing. I was giving up Kay. Something inside me began to hurt.

    • Connections
      Edited into Hollywood: The Dream Factory (1972)
    • Soundtracks
      Bridal Chorus
      (uncredited)
      Written by Richard Wagner

    User reviews80

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    Featured review
    7/10
    A good look at the trials and tribulations of marriage
    This film is billed as a comedy but to me it worked more as a drama. There are a few funny scenes but most of all I was moved by the poignancy of the father (Tracy) as he prepares to give away his daughter in marriage. His pride, stubborness, and insecurities were played to great effect. Taylor looks perfect as the bride and her acting is also fairly convincing. The supporting cast, especially the caterer played by Leo G. Carrol, are also almost uniformly good. I didn't find this film as funny as some other people but like I said I enjoyed the drama aspects. Recommended, 7/10. The vintage newsreels on the DVD are also a nice touch.
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    5
    • perfectbond
    • Nov 28, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 16, 1950 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Otac nevestin
    • Filming locations
      • All Saints' Episcopal Church - 504 N. Camden Drive, Beverly Hills, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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