Cheaper by the Dozen (1950)

03/31/1950 (US) • 1h 25m

Comedy, Drama, Family

He's the New Father of His Country!

Overview

"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.

Top Billed Cast

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)


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Part of the Cheaper by the Dozen (1950) Collection

Includes Belles on Their Toes, Cheaper by the Dozen

View The Collection

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

new jersey

big family

large family

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