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Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

  • 19541954
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
26K
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Jane Powell and Howard Keel in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954)
ComedyDramaMusical
In 1850 Oregon, when a backwoodsman brings a wife home to his farm, his six brothers decide that they want to get married too.In 1850 Oregon, when a backwoodsman brings a wife home to his farm, his six brothers decide that they want to get married too.In 1850 Oregon, when a backwoodsman brings a wife home to his farm, his six brothers decide that they want to get married too.
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
26K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,591
115
    • Stanley Donen
  • Writers
    • Albert Hackett(screenplay)
    • Frances Goodrich(screenplay)
    • Dorothy Kingsley(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Jane Powell
    • Howard Keel
    • Jeff Richards
    • Stanley Donen
  • Writers
    • Albert Hackett(screenplay)
    • Frances Goodrich(screenplay)
    • Dorothy Kingsley(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Jane Powell
    • Howard Keel
    • Jeff Richards
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 183User reviews
    • 71Critic reviews
    • 75Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Won 1 Oscar

    Photos190

    Gene Kelly, Van Johnson, and Howard Keel in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954)
    Jane Powell and Howard Keel in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954)
    Jane Powell and Russ Tamblyn at an event for Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954)
    Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954)
    Jane Powell, Betty Carr, Jacques d'Amboise, Norma Doggett, Virginia Gibson, Howard Keel, Nancy Kilgas, Ruta Lee, Matt Mattox, Julie Newmar, Marc Platt, Tommy Rall, Jeff Richards, and Russ Tamblyn in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954)
    Jane Powell and Howard Keel in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954)
    Jane Powell, Jacques d'Amboise, Matt Mattox, Marc Platt, Tommy Rall, Jeff Richards, and Russ Tamblyn in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954)
    Jane Powell, Jacques d'Amboise, Virginia Gibson, Howard Keel, Ruta Lee, and Matt Mattox in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954)
    Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954)
    Jane Powell and Howard Keel in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954)
    Jane Powell and Howard Keel in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954)
    Jane Powell and Howard Keel in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954)

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    Jane Powell
    Jane Powell
    • Milly Pontipee
    Howard Keel
    Howard Keel
    • Adam Pontipee
    Jeff Richards
    Jeff Richards
    • Benjamin Pontipee
    Russ Tamblyn
    Russ Tamblyn
    • Gideon Pontipee
    Tommy Rall
    Tommy Rall
    • Frank (Frankincense) Pontipee
    Marc Platt
    Marc Platt
    • Daniel Pontipee
    Matt Mattox
    Matt Mattox
    • Caleb Pontipee
    Jacques d'Amboise
    Jacques d'Amboise
    • Ephraim Pontipee
    Julie Newmar
    Julie Newmar
    • Dorcas Gaylen
    • (as Julie Newmeyer)
    Nancy Kilgas
    • Alice Elcott
    Betty Carr
    Betty Carr
    • Sarah Kine
    Virginia Gibson
    Virginia Gibson
    • Liza
    Ruta Lee
    Ruta Lee
    • Ruth Jepson
    • (as Ruta Kilmonis)
    Norma Doggett
    • Martha
    Ian Wolfe
    Ian Wolfe
    • Rev. Elcott
    Howard Petrie
    Howard Petrie
    • Pete Perkins
    Earl Barton
    Earl Barton
    • Harry
    Dante DiPaolo
    • Matt
      • Stanley Donen
    • Writers
      • Albert Hackett(screenplay)
      • Frances Goodrich(screenplay)
      • Dorothy Kingsley(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      Julie Newmar (Dorcas) (here credited as Julie Newmeyer) was an accomplished dancer, but she never got a chance to show off her skills because her dance partner Jeff Richards (Benjamin Pontipee) was a former professional baseball player with no dancing skills.
    • Goofs
      In "Wonderful, Wonderful Day" birds fly onto the set, and and several crash into the painted backdrop in the background. (The director acknowledges this in a documentary.)
    • Quotes

      Caleb: There were no F names in the Bible so Ma named him Frankincense because he smelled so sweet.

    • Crazy credits
      In the end credits, Jacques d'Amboise (Ephraim) is listed as appearing courtesy of the New York City Ballet.
    • Alternate versions
      Filmed in two different versions: one in CinemaScope (2:55) and one in a "flat" widescreen (1.77). The CinemaScope version is the one generally screened, but both are available. The main difference between the two versions is a slight difference in angles, some minor differences in sound clarity and finally the "flat" widescreen version features more camera movement in order to capture all the action. Warner Brothers has released a 2-DVD set of this film containing both of these versions.
    • Connections
      Alternate-language version of Satte Pe Satta (1982)
    • Soundtracks
      Bless Yore Beautiful Hide
      (uncredited)

      Music by Gene de Paul

      Lyrics by Johnny Mercer

      Sung by Howard Keel

    User reviews183

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    magic
    It could be the word defining many musicals of the same period. but, in this case, it is more than a nice film, good performances, seductive songs. first - it is...America of 1850. out of western recipe. second - it is a charming story about love. not the last - amazing choreography. it is one of films who must see. time by time. for humor, dances, fights and the simple but convincing deffinition of love. so, ...magic.
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    • Jan 2, 2018

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    • Release date
      • August 6, 1954 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Corral Creek Canyon, Sun Valley, Idaho, USA
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    Technical specs

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    • 1 hour 42 minutes
      • Color

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