Father’s Little Dividend
Movie Details:
| Based on | Father of the Bride by Edward Streeter |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Release date | April 13, 1951 |
| Running time | 1hr 22min |
| Starring | Spencer Tracy Joan Bennett Elizabeth Taylor Russ Tamblyn Don Taylor Billie Burke Moroni Olsen Richard Rober Marietta Canty Paul Harvey Narrated by Spencer Tracy |
| Directed by | Vincente Minnelli |
| Written by | Albert Hackett Frances Goodrich |
| Produced by | Pandro S. Berman |
| Cinematography by | John Alton |
| Edited by | Ferris Webster |
| Music by | Albert Sendrey |
| 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 Dunstan
- Don Taylor as Buckley Dunstan
- Billie Burke as Doris Dunstan
- Moroni Olsen as Herbert Dunstan
- Richard Rober as Police Sergeant
- Marietta Canty as Delilah
- Russ Tamblyn as Tommy Banks (credited as Rusty Tamblyn)
- Tom Irish as Ben Banks
- Hayden Rorke as Dr. Andrew Nordell
- Paul Harvey as Reverend Galsworthy
- Donald and Donna Clark as baby Stanley Banks Dunstan
Storyline:
In this sequel, George Banks (Spencer Tracy) navigates the challenges and joys of becoming a grandfather when his daughter, Annie (Elizabeth Taylor), announces her pregnancy. The film humorously explores George’s anxieties about family dynamics, parenting, and the impending changes that come with welcoming a new member into the family.
About Movie:
Father’s Little Dividend is an American comedy film directed by Vincente Minnelli. It stars Spencer Tracy, Joan Bennett, and Elizabeth Taylor and serves as a sequel to the 1950 film Father of the Bride.
Father’s Little Dividend was well-received and contributed to the legacy of the Father of the Bride franchise. It maintained the charm and humor of its predecessor while introducing new themes related to family growth and generational change.
Budget & Box Office Collection:
| Budget | $941,000 |
| Worldwide Collection | $4,622,000 |