Father of the Bride (1950)
You're invited... to a hilarious wedding!
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.
Director: Vincente Minnelli
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Drama
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: May 18, 1950
Cast
- Spencer Tracy - Stanley T. Banks
- Joan Bennett - Ellie Banks
- Elizabeth Taylor - Kay Banks
- Don Taylor - Buckley Dunstan
- Billie Burke - Doris Dunstan
- Leo G. Carroll - Mr. Massoula
- Moroni Olsen - Herbert Dunstan
- Melville Cooper - Mr. Tringle
- Taylor Holmes - Warner
- Paul Harvey - Reverend Galsworthy
Screenplay
- Frances Goodrich (Screenplay)
- Albert Hackett (Screenplay)
- Edward Streeter (Novel)
Music: Adolph Deutsch
Cinematography: John Alton
Editing: Ferris Webster
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Marriage of Convenience and Realities, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Moving Relationship Stories, Wedding Mishap and Funny Disaster
Keywords
marriage, engagement
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Father of the Bride about?
- 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.
- Who directed Father of the Bride?
- Father of the Bride was directed by Vincente Minnelli.
- Who stars in Father of the Bride?
- Father of the Bride stars Spencer Tracy, Joan Bennett, Elizabeth Taylor, Don Taylor, Billie Burke, Leo G. Carroll.
- How long is Father of the Bride?
- Father of the Bride has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is Father of the Bride?
- Father of the Bride is a Comedy, Romance, Drama film.
- Where was Father of the Bride produced?
- Father of the Bride was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Father of the Bride?
- The themes of Father of the Bride include: Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Marriage of Convenience and Realities, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Moving Relationship Stories, Wedding Mishap and Funny Disaster.