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The Courtship of Eddie's Father

  • 19631963
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 58m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
2.9K
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The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1963)
Theatrical trailer for this laugh and love sensation that spawned a TV series
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  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Family

Eddie thinks it is time for his father to remarry. However, in his opinion his father's taste in women leaves much to be desired. He believes the girl next door would be a far better choice.... Read allEddie thinks it is time for his father to remarry. However, in his opinion his father's taste in women leaves much to be desired. He believes the girl next door would be a far better choice...Eddie thinks it is time for his father to remarry. However, in his opinion his father's taste in women leaves much to be desired. He believes the girl next door would be a far better choice...

IMDb RATING
6.8/10
2.9K
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  • Director
    • Vincente Minnelli
  • Writers
    • John Gay(screenplay)
    • Mark Toby(based on the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Glenn Ford
    • Ron Howard
    • Shirley Jones
Top credits
  • Director
    • Vincente Minnelli
  • Writers
    • John Gay(screenplay)
    • Mark Toby(based on the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Glenn Ford
    • Ron Howard
    • Shirley Jones
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 33User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

    Videos1

    The Courtship of Eddie's Father
    Trailer 2:56
    The Courtship of Eddie's Father

    Photos71

    Ron Howard and Glenn Ford in The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1963)
    Ron Howard and Glenn Ford in The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1963)
    The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1963)
    Glenn Ford and Jerry Van Dyke in The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1963)
    Ron Howard in The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1963)
    Ron Howard and Shirley Jones in The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1963)
    Ron Howard, Glenn Ford, and Roberta Sherwood in The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1963)
    Dina Merrill in The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1963)
    Ron Howard in The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1963)
    Glenn Ford and Shirley Jones in The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1963)
    Dina Merrill in The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1963)
    Dina Merrill in The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1963)

    Top cast

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    Glenn Ford
    Glenn Ford
    • Tom Corbettas Tom Corbett
    Ron Howard
    Ron Howard
    • Eddie Corbettas Eddie Corbett
    Shirley Jones
    Shirley Jones
    • Elizabeth Martenas Elizabeth Marten
    Stella Stevens
    Stella Stevens
    • Dollye Dalyas Dollye Daly
    Dina Merrill
    Dina Merrill
    • Rita Behrensas Rita Behrens
    Roberta Sherwood
    Roberta Sherwood
    • Mrs. Livingstonas Mrs. Livingston
    Jerry Van Dyke
    Jerry Van Dyke
    • Norman Jonesas Norman Jones
    Carol Andreson
    • Cigarette Girlas Cigarette Girl
    • (uncredited)
    Ellen Atterbury
    • Millieas Millie
    • (uncredited)
    Christopher Barrey
    • Child Party Guestas Child Party Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Leslie Barringer
    • Mikeas Mike
    • (uncredited)
    John Barton
    • Arcade Patronas Arcade Patron
    • (uncredited)
    Kimberly Beck
    Kimberly Beck
    • Child Party Guestas Child Party Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Rodney Bell
    • Wedding Reception Guestas Wedding Reception Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Barbara Brent
    • Party Guestas Party Guest
    • (uncredited)
    William Burnside
    • Party Guestas Party Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Boyd Cabeen
    • Employeeas Employee
    • (uncredited)
    Gene Coogan
    Gene Coogan
    • Bowling Alley Patronas Bowling Alley Patron
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Vincente Minnelli
    • Writers
      • John Gay(screenplay)
      • Mark Toby(based on the novel by)
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    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Eddie thinks it is time for his father to remarry. However, in his opinion his father's taste in women leaves much to be desired. He believes the girl next door would be a far better choice... —Timo Lamminjoki <lamminjo@pcu.helsinki.fi>
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    • disc jockey
    • radio station
    • nurse
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    • Taglines
      • Love and marriage...and stuff like that!
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Family
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • Approved
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Rance Howard: Appearing in an uncredited role (camp counselor) is Ron Howard's father. As with Clint Howard, this was one of several times Rance would be part of a production involving Ron.
    • Goofs
      Even in 1963 smoking would not have been allowed in a radio studio due to nicotine deposits on electrical contacts, tape heads. etc. nor would food or drink ever be placed on the turntable stands where a slip could knock the arm off the record or dump liquid into the mechanism.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Eddie: It's Regent 4-8599

      Tom Corbett: [Dials phone]

      Eddie: [leaves apartment, rings Elizabeth's doorbell twice] You're phone's ringing.

      Elizabeth Marten: What?

      Eddie: Your telephone.

      Elizabeth Marten: No it's not, Eddie.

      [Phone rings]

      Eddie: You better pick it up, it could be important, very important. Hurry.

      Elizabeth Marten: Hello?

    • Connections
      Features Mogambo (1953)
    • Soundtracks
      The Rose And The Butterfly
      Written by Victor Young and Stella Unger

    User reviews33

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    charming comedy
    charming comedy about a handsome widower whose precouious six-year-old son who vets all his potential dates. Glenn Ford is playing tom corbet very convincing and Shirley Jones is wonderful as elizabeth marten. this movie is smooth and wonderful. 8 of 10
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    5
    • lunstr
    • Jul 5, 2001

    FAQ6

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    • Is "The Courtship of Eddie's Father" based on a book?
    • When and from what did Eddie's mom die?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 27, 1963 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Vater ist nicht verheiratet
    • Filming locations
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Euterpe
      • Venice Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 58 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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