Belles on Their Toes
“The new adventures of the "Cheaper By the Dozen" family!”
Synopsis
The "Cheaper by the Dozen" crew is back, sans Clifton Webb. Lillian is struggling to make ends meet without her husband's income, while Anne, Martha, and even Ernestine find romance.
Part of the Cheaper by the Dozen (1950) Collection
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Top Cast
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Jeanne Crain
Ann Gilbreth
Myrna Loy
Lillian Gilbreth
Debra Paget
Martha Gilbreth
Jeffrey Hunter
Bob Grayson
Edward Arnold
Sam Harper
Hoagy Carmichael
Tom Bracken
Barbara Bates
Ernestine Gilbreth
Robert Arthur
Frank Gilbreth
Verna Felton
Cousin Leora
Teddy Driver
Jack Gilbreth (uncredited)
Tommy Ivo
William Gilbreth (uncredited)
Jimmy Hunt
Fred Gilbreth (uncredited)
Anthony Sydes
Dan Gilbreth (uncredited)
June Hedin
Jane Gilbreth (uncredited)
Tina Thompson
Young Jane Gilbreth (uncredited)
Carol Nugent
Lily Gilbreth (uncredited)
Martin Milner
Al Lynch (uncredited)
Clay Randolph
Morton Dykes (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 2, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Levin
- Screenplay & Story
- Phoebe Ephron, Henry Ephron
- Original Score
- Cyril J. Mockridge
- Original Title
- Belles on Their Toes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry Levin
Phoebe Ephron, Henry Ephron, Frank B. Gilbreth Jr., Ernestine Gilbreth Carey
Cyril J. Mockridge
Arthur E. Arling
Robert Fritch
Samuel G. Engel
Department Leadership Roster
Phoebe Ephron
Screenplay
Henry Ephron
Screenplay
Henry Levin
Director
Arthur E. Arling
Director of Photography
Cyril J. Mockridge
Original Music Composer
Samuel G. Engel
Producer
Robert Fritch
Editor
Dorothy Jeakins
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 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Belles on Their Toes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Belles on Their Toes about?
The "Cheaper by the Dozen" crew is back, sans Clifton Webb. Lillian is struggling to make ends meet without her husband's income, while Anne, Martha, and even Ernestine find romance.
Who directed Belles on Their Toes?
Belles on Their Toes was directed by Henry Levin.
Who stars in Belles on Their Toes?
The principal cast of Belles on Their Toes includes Jeanne Crain, Myrna Loy, Debra Paget, Jeffrey Hunter, Edward Arnold.
When was Belles on Their Toes released and how long is it?
Belles on Their Toes was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Belles on Their Toes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Belles on Their Toes was composed by Cyril J. Mockridge.
Is Belles on Their Toes based on a book or true story?
Belles on Their Toes 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 Belles on Their Toes?
Belles on Their Toes holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).