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Father of the Bride

A middle-aged man struggles to cope with the emotional turmoil of his daughter's impending marriage, while also navigating the logistical and financial challenges of planning the wedding.

Stanley T. Banks, a proud father, reminisces about the day his daughter Kay's wedding, from her engagement announcement to the big day, sharing the unexpected twists and mishaps that occurred along the way.

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Main Cast

Spencer TracySpencer TracyStanley T. Banks
Joan BennettJoan BennettEllie Banks
Elizabeth TaylorElizabeth TaylorKay Banks
Don TaylorDon TaylorBuckley Dunstan
Billie BurkeBillie BurkeDoris Dunstan
Leo G. CarrollLeo G. CarrollMr. Massoula
Moroni OlsenMoroni OlsenHerbert Dunstan
Melville CooperMelville CooperMr. Tringle
Taylor HolmesTaylor HolmesWarner
Paul HarveyPaul HarveyReverend Galsworthy
Frank OrthFrank OrthJoe
Russ TamblynRuss TamblynTommy Banks
Tom IrishTom IrishBen Banks
Marietta CantyMarietta CantyDelilah
Richard AlexanderRichard AlexanderMoving Man with Screen (uncredited)
Don AndersonDon AndersonUsher (uncredited)
William BaileyWilliam BaileyMan in Dream Sequence (uncredited)
Fay BakerFay BakerMiss Bellamy (uncredited)
Oliver BlakeOliver BlakeEngagement Party Guest (uncredited)
Lillian BronsonLillian BronsonSchoolteacher (uncredited)
Joe Brown Jr.Joe Brown Jr.Moving Man (uncredited)
Frank CadyFrank CadyTimid Engagement Party Guest (uncredited)
Aileen CarlyleAileen CarlyleEngagement Party Guest (uncredited)
Carleton CarpenterCarleton CarpenterParty Guest / Usher With Coke (uncredited)
Gene CooganGene CooganBarman (uncredited)
Paul CristoPaul CristoWaiter (uncredited)
Oliver CrossOliver CrossWedding Guest (uncredited)
Boyd DavisBoyd DavisEngagement Party Guest (uncredited)
Chris DrakeChris DrakeUsher (uncredited)
Jacqueline DuvalJacqueline DuvalPeg (uncredited)
Estelle EtterreEstelle EtterreWedding Guest (uncredited)
Betty FarringtonBetty FarringtonWedding Guest (uncredited)
Bess FlowersBess FlowersWedding Reception Guest (uncredited)
Edward GarganEdward GarganMoving Man with Door (uncredited)
William E. GreeneWilliam E. GreeneSad-Faced Engagement Party Guest (uncredited)
William HaadeWilliam HaadePoliceman (uncredited)
Sherry HallSherry HallEngagement Party Guest (uncredited)
Bradford HattonBradford HattonFlorist (uncredited)
Jim HaywardJim HaywardMoving Man (uncredited)
Thomas Browne HenryThomas Browne HenryStranger (uncredited)
Stuart HolmesStuart HolmesWedding Guest in Dream Sequence (uncredited)
Frank HyersFrank HyersDuffy - Cameraman (uncredited)
Walter KelleyWalter KelleyUsher (uncredited)
Ann KundeAnn KundeWoman in Dream Sequence (uncredited)
Peggy LeonPeggy LeonWedding Guest (uncredited)
Billy MahanBilly MahanUsher (uncredited)
Paul MaxeyPaul MaxeyParty Guest
Philo McCulloughPhilo McCulloughWedding Guest (uncredited)
Russell MeekerRussell MeekerReception Guest (uncredited)
Harold MillerHarold MillerWedding Guest (uncredited)
Patricia MillerPatricia MillerWispy Girl (uncredited)
Roger MooreRoger MooreEngagement Party Guest (uncredited)
Forbes MurrayForbes MurrayWedding Guest (uncredited)
William H. O'BrienWilliam H. O'BrienWaiter (uncredited)
Gil PerkinsGil PerkinsMoving Man (uncredited)
Ralph PetersRalph PetersMoving Man with Marquee (uncredited)
Lee PhelpsLee PhelpsMotorcycle Cop (uncredited)
Dorothy PhillipsDorothy PhillipsWoman in Nightmare Sequence (uncredited)
William PhillipsWilliam PhillipsForeman of Moving Men (uncredited)
Frank RichardsFrank RichardsTruck Driver (uncredited)
Dewey RobinsonDewey RobinsonMoving Man with Lamp (uncredited)
Fred SantleyFred SantleyWedding Guest (uncredited)
Cosmo SardoCosmo SardoWedding Guest (uncredited)
Scott SeatonScott SeatonWedding Guest (uncredited)
Charles SmithCharles SmithUsher (uncredited)
Douglas SpencerDouglas SpencerFritz the Organist (uncredited)
Harry StantonHarry StantonWedding Guest (uncredited)
Larry SteersLarry SteersWedding Guest (uncredited)
Brick SullivanBrick SullivanMoving Man (uncredited)
Peter M. ThompsonPeter M. ThompsonUsher (uncredited)
Nancy ValentineNancy ValentineFliss (uncredited)
Wendy WaldronWendy WaldronBridesmaid (uncredited)
Johnny WalshJohnny WalshWestern Union Boy (uncredited)
Willard WatermanWillard WatermanVincent Dixon (uncredited)
Dick WesselDick WesselMoving Man with Chandelier (uncredited)
Jeff YorkJeff YorkPoliceman (uncredited)

Creators

Vincente MinnelliVincente MinnelliDirector
Frances GoodrichFrances GoodrichScreenplay
Albert HackettAlbert HackettScreenplay
Edward StreeterEdward StreeterNovel

Father of the Bride Videos

Father of the Bride (1950) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

Father of the Bride (1950) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

Info about Father of the Bride

Studio(s): Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Originally Released: United States, May 18, 1950

Production Country: United States

Box Office Gross: $4,464,640.00

Genres:Comedy, Romance, Drama

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