Father of the Bride

English

June 16, 1950

1hr 32min

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Movie Details:

Based on	Father of the Bride by Edward Streeter
Country	United States
Language	English
Genres	Comedy, Drama, Romance
Release date	May 18, 1950 (New York City) June 16, 1950 (United States)
Running time	1hr 32min
Starring	Spencer Tracy Joan Bennett Elizabeth Taylor
Directed by	Vincente Minnelli
Screenplay by	Frances Goodrich Albert Hackett
Produced by	Pandro S. Berman
Cinematography by	John Alton
Edited by	Ferris Webster
Music by	Adolph Deutsch
Production Company	Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Distributor	Loew’s, Inc.

Cast & Characters:

Spencer Tracy as Stanley T. Banks
Joan Bennett as Ellie Banks
Elizabeth Taylor as Kay Banks
Don Taylor as Buckley Dunstan
Billie Burke as Doris Dunstan
Leo G. Carroll as Mr. Massoula, the caterer
Moroni Olsen as Herbert Dunstan
Melville Cooper as Mr. Tringle, a church beadle
Taylor Holmes as Warner
Paul Harvey as Reverend Galsworthy
Frank Orth as Joe
Rusty Tamblyn as Tommy Banks
Tom Irish as Ben Banks
Marietta Canty as Delilah

Storyline:

The story centers on George Banks (Spencer Tracy), a businessman who becomes increasingly flustered as he navigates the preparations for his daughter’s marriage. The film humorously captures the chaos and emotional turmoil that accompany wedding planning from a father’s perspective.

About Movie:

Father of the Bride is an American romantic comedy film directed by Vincente Minnelli. The screenplay was written by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, based on Edward Streeter’s 1949 novel of the same name. The film stars Spencer Tracy, Joan Bennett, and Elizabeth Taylor, following a father’s humorous struggles as he prepares for his daughter’s wedding.

The film was well-received and garnered several Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Best Writing (Screenplay), and Best Actor in a Leading Role for Spencer Tracy. It became a classic in the romantic comedy genre.