Father of the Bride
“You're invited... to a hilarious wedding!”
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.
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Father of the Bride (1950) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-07-30
Top Cast
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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
Frank Orth
Joe
Russ Tamblyn
Tommy Banks
Tom Irish
Ben Banks
Marietta Canty
Delilah
Richard Alexander
Moving Man with Screen (uncredited)
Don Anderson
Usher (uncredited)
William Bailey
Man in Dream Sequence (uncredited)
Fay Baker
Miss Bellamy (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 18, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vincente Minnelli
- Screenplay & Story
- Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett
- Original Score
- Adolph Deutsch
- Original Title
- Father of the Bride
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vincente Minnelli
Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, Edward Streeter
Adolph Deutsch
John Alton
Ferris Webster
Pandro S. Berman
Department Leadership Roster
Vincente Minnelli
Director
Ferris Webster
Editor
Frances Goodrich
Screenplay
Pandro S. Berman
Producer
Albert Hackett
Screenplay
Adolph Deutsch
Original Music Composer
John Alton
Director of Photography
Helen Rose
Costume Design
Walter Plunkett
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Father of the Bride
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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?
The principal cast of Father of the Bride includes Spencer Tracy, Joan Bennett, Elizabeth Taylor, Don Taylor, Billie Burke.
When was Father of the Bride released and how long is it?
Father of the Bride was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Father of the Bride?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Father of the Bride was composed by Adolph Deutsch.
Is Father of the Bride based on a book or true story?
Father of the Bride is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edward Streeter".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Father of the Bride?
Father of the Bride holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).