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Father of the Bride
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Father of the Bride

1950-05-18 · 92 min · ★ 7.0

Comedy · Romance · Drama

Proud father Stanley Banks remembers the day his daughter, Kay, got married. Starting when she announces her engagement through to the wedding itself, we learn of all the surprises and disasters along the way.

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Directors
Vincente Minnelli
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Spencer TracySpencer TracyStanley T. Banks
Joan BennettJoan BennettEllie Banks
Elizabeth TaylorElizabeth TaylorKay Banks
Don TaylorDon TaylorBuckley Dunstan
Billie BurkeBillie BurkeDoris Dunstan
Leo G. CarrollLeo G. CarrollMr. Massoula
Moroni OlsenMoroni OlsenHerbert Dunstan
Melville CooperMelville CooperMr. Tringle
Taylor HolmesTaylor HolmesWarner
Paul HarveyPaul HarveyReverend Galsworthy
Frank OrthFrank OrthJoe
Russ TamblynRuss TamblynTommy Banks
Tom IrishTom IrishBen Banks
Marietta CantyMarietta CantyDelilah
Richard AlexanderRichard AlexanderMoving Man with Screen (uncredited)
Don AndersonDon AndersonUsher (uncredited)
William BaileyWilliam BaileyMan in Dream Sequence (uncredited)
Fay BakerFay BakerMiss Bellamy (uncredited)
Lucile BarnesBridesmaid (uncredited)
Oliver BlakeOliver BlakeEngagement Party Guest (uncredited)

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