Cheaper by the Dozen(1950)
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Cheaper by the Dozen Synopsis
"Cheaper by the Dozen", based on the real-life story of the Gilbreth family, follows them from Providence, Rhode Island, to Montclair, New Jersey, and details the amusing anecdotes found in large families.
Cheaper by the Dozen (1950) is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Walter Lang, released on March 31, 1950 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Clifton Webb, Jeanne Crain, Myrna Loy and Betty Lynn. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 89 ratings.
- Director:
- Walter Lang
- Writers:
- Ernestine Gilbreth Carey, Lamar Trotti, Frank B. Gilbreth Jr.
- Producers:
- Lamar Trotti
- Cinematographer:
- Leon Shamroy
- Composer:
- Cyril J. Mockridge
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox
- Status:
- Released
Cheaper by the Dozen (1950) Trailer
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Cheaper by the Dozen Cast & Crew
Main cast
Clifton Webb
as Frank Gilbreth
Jeanne Crain
as Ann Gilbreth
Myrna Loy
as Lillian Gilbreth
Betty Lynn
as Deborah Lancaster
Edgar Buchanan
as Dr. Burton
Barbara Bates
as Ernestine Gilbreth
Mildred Natwick
as Mrs. Mebane
Sara Allgood
as Mrs. Monahan
- Betty Barker
Betty Barker
as Mary Gilbreth (uncredited)
Patti Brady
as Martha Gilbreth (uncredited)
- Teddy Driver
Teddy Driver
as Dan Gilbreth (uncredited)
Jimmy Hunt
as William Gilbreth (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Walter Lang, written by Ernestine Gilbreth Carey, Lamar Trotti and Frank B. Gilbreth Jr., produced by Lamar Trotti.
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Cheaper by the Dozen Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 89 ratings.
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Cheaper by the Dozen – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Cheaper by the Dozen online?
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Cheaper by the Dozen (1950) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Cheaper by the Dozen?
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The main cast of Cheaper by the Dozen (1950) includes Clifton Webb, Jeanne Crain, Myrna Loy, Betty Lynn and Edgar Buchanan. The film was directed by Walter Lang. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Cheaper by the Dozen released?
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Cheaper by the Dozen was released on March 31, 1950 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Cheaper by the Dozen worth watching?
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Cheaper by the Dozen (1950) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 89 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Cheaper by the Dozen?
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Yes. The official Cheaper by the Dozen trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.