Cheaper by the Dozen
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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.
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Cheaper By The Dozen (1950) Trailer | Clifton Webb, Myrna Loy, Jeanne Crain Movie
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-04-11
Top Cast
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Clifton Webb
Frank Gilbreth
Jeanne Crain
Ann Gilbreth
Myrna Loy
Lillian Gilbreth
Betty Lynn
Deborah Lancaster
Edgar Buchanan
Dr. Burton
Barbara Bates
Ernestine Gilbreth
Mildred Natwick
Mrs. Mebane
Sara Allgood
Mrs. Monahan
Betty Barker
Mary Gilbreth (uncredited)
Patti Brady
Martha Gilbreth (uncredited)
Teddy Driver
Dan Gilbreth (uncredited)
Jimmy Hunt
William Gilbreth (uncredited)
Roddy McCaskill
Jack Gilbreth (uncredited)
Carol Nugent
Lillie Gilbreth (uncredited)
Norman Ollestad
Frank Gilbreth Jr. (uncredited)
Anthony Sydes
Fred Gilbreth (uncredited)
Frank Orth
Higgins (uncredited)
Walter Baldwin
Jim Bracken (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 31, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Lang
- Screenplay & Story
- Lamar Trotti
- Original Score
- Cyril J. Mockridge
- Original Title
- Cheaper by the Dozen
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Lang
Lamar Trotti, Frank B. Gilbreth Jr., Ernestine Gilbreth Carey
Cyril J. Mockridge
Leon Shamroy
J. Watson Webb Jr.
Lamar Trotti
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Lang
Director
Lamar Trotti
Screenplay
Lamar Trotti
Producer
Leon Shamroy
Director of Photography
J. Watson Webb Jr.
Editor
Edward Stevenson
Costume Design
Cyril J. Mockridge
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cheaper by the Dozen
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What is Cheaper by the Dozen about?
"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.
Who directed Cheaper by the Dozen?
Cheaper by the Dozen was directed by Walter Lang.
Who stars in Cheaper by the Dozen?
The principal cast of Cheaper by the Dozen includes Clifton Webb, Jeanne Crain, Myrna Loy, Betty Lynn, Edgar Buchanan.
When was Cheaper by the Dozen released and how long is it?
Cheaper by the Dozen was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Cheaper by the Dozen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cheaper by the Dozen was composed by Cyril J. Mockridge.
Is Cheaper by the Dozen based on a book or true story?
Cheaper by the Dozen is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frank B. Gilbreth Jr.", Novel: "Ernestine Gilbreth Carey".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cheaper by the Dozen?
Cheaper by the Dozen holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).