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Cheaper by the Dozen
He's the New Father of His Country!
Genres
ComedyDramaFamily
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
85 min
Release Date
1950-03-31
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
81
Vote Average
6.3
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
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)
Benny Bartlett
Joe Scales (uncredited)
Lovyss Bradley
Teacher (uncredited)
Lyn Thomas
Girl on Beach (uncredited)
Virginia Brissac
Mrs. Benson (uncredited)
Mary Field
Music Teacher (uncredited)
Eula Guy
Teacher (uncredited)
Caryl Lincoln
Teacher (uncredited)
Jeff Richards
Bit Role (uncredited)
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