Father of the Bride(1950)
You're invited... to a hilarious wedding!
Father of the Bride Synopsis
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.
Father of the Bride (1950) is a comedy, romance and drama film directed by Vincente Minnelli, released on May 18, 1950 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Spencer Tracy, Joan Bennett, Elizabeth Taylor and Don Taylor. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 243 ratings.
- Director:
- Vincente Minnelli
- Writers:
- Edward Streeter, Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett
- Producers:
- Pandro S. Berman
- Cinematographer:
- John Alton
- Composer:
- Adolph Deutsch
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Father of the Bride (1950) Trailer
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Father of the Bride Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
Moroni Olsen
as Herbert Dunstan
Melville Cooper
as Mr. Tringle
Taylor Holmes
as Warner
Paul Harvey
as Reverend Galsworthy
Frank Orth
as Joe
Russ Tamblyn
as Tommy Banks
Key crew
Directed by Vincente Minnelli, written by Edward Streeter, Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, produced by Pandro S. Berman.
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Father of the Bride Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 243 ratings.
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Father of the Bride – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Father of the Bride online?
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Father of the Bride (1950) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Father of the Bride?
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The main cast of Father of the Bride (1950) includes Spencer Tracy, Joan Bennett, Elizabeth Taylor, Don Taylor and Billie Burke. The film was directed by Vincente Minnelli. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Father of the Bride released?
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Father of the Bride was released on May 18, 1950 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is Father of the Bride worth watching?
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Father of the Bride (1950) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 243 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Father of the Bride?
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