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Father of the Bride

Father of the Bride

You're invited... to a hilarious wedding!

19507.01h 32m

Overview

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.

Directed by Vincente Minnelli
Written by Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, Edward Streeter
Produced by Pandro S. Berman
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Top Cast

Spencer Tracy

Spencer Tracy

Stanley T. Banks

Joan Bennett

Joan Bennett

Ellie Banks

Elizabeth Taylor

Elizabeth Taylor

Kay Banks

Don Taylor

Don Taylor

Buckley Dunstan

Billie Burke

Billie Burke

Doris Dunstan

Leo G. Carroll

Leo G. Carroll

Mr. Massoula

Moroni Olsen

Moroni Olsen

Herbert Dunstan

Melville Cooper

Melville Cooper

Mr. Tringle

Taylor Holmes

Taylor Holmes

Warner

Paul Harvey

Paul Harvey

Reverend Galsworthy

Themes & Keywords

marriageengagement

About Father of the Bride

Father of the Bride is a comedy, romance, drama film released in 1950 exploring themes of marriage, engagement. Directed by Vincente Minnelli, it stars Spencer Tracy, Joan Bennett, Elizabeth Taylor. 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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