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He's the New Father of His Country! - Cheaper by the Dozen
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Title: Cheaper by the Dozen

Release Date: 31 Mar 1950

Runtime: 1h 25m

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family

Director: 20th Century Fox

Production Companies: 20th Century Fox

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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.319 (80 votes)

Cast

  • Frank Gilbreth: Clifton Webb
  • Ann Gilbreth: Jeanne Crain
  • Lillian Gilbreth: Myrna Loy
  • Deborah Lancaster: Betty Lynn
  • Dr. Burton: Edgar Buchanan
  • Ernestine Gilbreth: Barbara Bates
  • Mrs. Mebane: Mildred Natwick
  • Mrs. Monahan: Sara Allgood
  • Mary Gilbreth (uncredited): Betty Barker
  • Martha Gilbreth (uncredited): Patti Brady
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