Father's Little Dividend
“Funnier than "Father of the Bride!"”
Synopsis
Newly married Kay Dunstan announces that she and her husband are having a baby, leaving her father to come to grips with the fact that he will soon be a granddad.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
FATHER'S LITTLE DIVIDEND TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-06-12
Top Cast
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Spencer Tracy
Stanley Banks
Joan Bennett
Ellie Banks
Elizabeth Taylor
Kay Dunstan
Don Taylor
Buckley Dunstan
Billie Burke
Doris Dunstan
Moroni Olsen
Herbert Dunstan
Richard Rober
Police Sergeant
Marietta Canty
Delilah
Russ Tamblyn
Tommy Banks
Tom Irish
Ben Banks
Hayden Rorke
Andrew Nordell
Paul Harvey
Reverend Galsworthy
Georgia Holt
Baby Shower Guest (uncredited)
George Bruggeman
Gym Instructor (uncredited)
Donald Clark
Baby Stanley Banks Dunstan (uncredited)
Jacqueline Duval
Baby Shower Guest (uncredited)
Herbert Evans
Men's Club Waiter (uncredited)
Janey Fay
Baby Shower Guest (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 12, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 15, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vincente Minnelli
- Screenplay & Story
- Albert Hackett, Frances Goodrich
- Original Score
- Albert Sendrey
- Original Title
- Father's Little Dividend
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vincente Minnelli
Albert Hackett, Frances Goodrich, Edward Streeter
Albert Sendrey
John Alton
Ferris Webster
Pandro S. Berman
Department Leadership Roster
Vincente Minnelli
Director
Pandro S. Berman
Producer
Albert Hackett
Screenplay
Frances Goodrich
Screenplay
John Alton
Director of Photography
Albert Sendrey
Original Music Composer
Ferris Webster
Editor
Helen Rose
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Father's Little Dividend
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Father's Little Dividend about?
Newly married Kay Dunstan announces that she and her husband are having a baby, leaving her father to come to grips with the fact that he will soon be a granddad.
Who directed Father's Little Dividend?
Father's Little Dividend was directed by Vincente Minnelli.
Who stars in Father's Little Dividend?
The principal cast of Father's Little Dividend includes Spencer Tracy, Joan Bennett, Elizabeth Taylor, Don Taylor, Billie Burke.
When was Father's Little Dividend released and how long is it?
Father's Little Dividend was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Father's Little Dividend?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Father's Little Dividend was composed by Albert Sendrey.
Is Father's Little Dividend based on a book or true story?
Father's Little Dividend is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Edward Streeter".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Father's Little Dividend?
Father's Little Dividend holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).