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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0024543103943
Format: Color, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC
Label: 20th Century Fox
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: 20th Century Fox
Region Code: 1
Release Date: March 16, 2004
Running Time: 86 minutes
Sales Rank: 1478
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Theatrical Release Date: 1950-04
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Description:
This colorful depiction of life in a family of 12 children stars Clifton Webb as Frank Bunker Gilbreth, an eccentric father who prides himself on some truly unorthodox child-rearing methods. Based on the bestseller by two children of the real Mr. Gilbreth, this charming film co-starring Myrna Loy is "alive with big laughs" (Los Angeles Times).
Narrated by the oldest daughter (Jeanne Crain), the story follows a series of family crises over the years: from how the children over-whelmed their new school's administration office, to the time they threw a hospital into chaos when they arrived for a mass tonsillectomy. There's even a memorable encounter with a birth control advocate. Simultaneously hilarious and sentimental, "Cheaper by the Dozen is a family comedy in the truest sense.
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Though it's impossible to gauge just how much of it is true, this endearing family comedy (based on the book by their children Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey) is inspired by the true story of the husband-and-wife efficiency experts Frank and Lillian Gilbreth and their adventures raising 12 kids at the turn of the century. Director Walter Lang takes a loping pace through the episodes of family life: the kids descend upon the new school in force while Dad (fussy Clifton Webb) offers his unsolicited views on education; Dad takes his oldest daughter (wholesome Jeanne Crain) to the school dance and becomes the hit of the ball; a mass tonsillectomy becomes an opportunity to document the ordeal as an experiment in efficiency. Myrna Loy almost steals the film in her one standout scene, holding back a smirk while a birth-control advocate (played by Mildred Natwick) solicits this mother of 12 to speak at a rally, but her martini-dry comic deadpan is criminally underused in this picture, which is dominated by Webb's stern, military-like parenting and Crain's adolescent crises. Though this sometimes overly sentimental classic never builds to any real dramatic plateau or comic highlights, it maintains an even tone of good humor and warmth throughout, capturing a bygone era through the travails of a loving family. A charming sequel, Belles on Their Toes, followed two years later. --Sean Axmaker
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This has to be one of my favorite movies of all times! This family truly knew how to be happy and loving under all circumstances. You'll laugh and you'll cry while you are taken back to a time and place that bathes you in warm fuzzies. For me, it's a reinforcement of the magnificence of family with all it's imperfections and a reminder of how important my own family is to me. I never tire of this film and find it far superior to the remake!
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The original is always the best. This is the certainly the case here. What a delightful film. I did a bit of research on the Gilbreth family. While Hollywood did take a few liberties, the story was pretty close to the real thing. This is a must for all who enjoy Classic movies!
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I love this old movie and was thrilled to find this title along with the second part of the life of this family: Belles on Their Toes. I enjoy anything with Myrna Loy - loved her in the Thin Man series. Clifton Webb is great as the father and so funny. My mom and I enjoy watching old movies together. Great family movie.
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The book is 10 times better but the movie is still marvelous. I think it is a shame that this movie was revamped in its modern version. The story is what was so amazing because it was a TRUE story about a real family by 2 siblings about their lives and their brilliant parents. Everyone should see this movie, its just wonderful. My 4 children ages 6 to 13 love it.
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My husband and I have watched this money since we were kids. I love this version more than the remake with Steve Martin.In this version it's the father not the mother that writes the book. Although he seems stern you can tell there he loves his family. I love Clifton Webb and seeing how things use to be. As a child it made me think differently about to get things done and I love his demonstration of how to bath. This is a classic family movie and touches my heart every time I watch it. It will make ... Read More
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