The Courtship of Eddie's Father
“Every boy needs a mother... even if Dad has to marry her!”
Synopsis
Although he's only seven, Eddie's got it all figured out. He wants his father, a widower, to get remarried — to the girl next door. Unfortunately, she's not one of the women that his dad's been dating.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-25
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Glenn Ford
Tom Corbett
Shirley Jones
Elizabeth Marten
Stella Stevens
Dollye Daly
Ron Howard
Eddie Corbett
Dina Merrill
Rita Behrens
Roberta Sherwood
Mrs. Livingston
Jerry Van Dyke
Norman Jones
Carol Andreson
Cigarette Girl (uncredited)
Ellen Atterbury
Millie (uncredited)
Christopher Barrey
Child Party Guest (uncredited)
Leslie Barringer
Mike (uncredited)
John Barton
Arcade Patron (uncredited)
Kimberly Beck
Child Party Guest (uncredited)
Rodney Bell
Wedding Reception Guest (uncredited)
Barbara Brent
Party Guest (uncredited)
William Burnside
Party Guest (uncredited)
Boyd Cabeen
Employee (uncredited)
Gene Coogan
Bowling Alley Patron (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 27, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vincente Minnelli
- Screenplay & Story
- John Gay
- Original Score
- George Stoll
- Original Title
- The Courtship of Eddie's Father
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Venice Productions, Euterpe Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vincente Minnelli
John Gay, Mark Toby
George Stoll
Milton Krasner
Adrienne Fazan
Joe Pasternak
Department Leadership Roster
John Gay
Screenplay
Vincente Minnelli
Director
Helen Rose
Costume Design
Joe Pasternak
Producer
Adrienne Fazan
Editor
George Stoll
Original Music Composer
Milton Krasner
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Courtship of Eddie's Father
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What is The Courtship of Eddie's Father about?
Although he's only seven, Eddie's got it all figured out. He wants his father, a widower, to get remarried — to the girl next door. Unfortunately, she's not one of the women that his dad's been dating.
Who directed The Courtship of Eddie's Father?
The Courtship of Eddie's Father was directed by Vincente Minnelli.
Who stars in The Courtship of Eddie's Father?
The principal cast of The Courtship of Eddie's Father includes Glenn Ford, Shirley Jones, Stella Stevens, Ron Howard, Dina Merrill.
When was The Courtship of Eddie's Father released and how long is it?
The Courtship of Eddie's Father was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The Courtship of Eddie's Father?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Courtship of Eddie's Father was composed by George Stoll.
Is The Courtship of Eddie's Father based on a book or true story?
The Courtship of Eddie's Father is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mark Toby".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Courtship of Eddie's Father?
The Courtship of Eddie's Father holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).