Cheaper by the Dozen(1950)
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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.
Director
Walter Lang
Studio
20th Century Fox
Cast
Clifton Webb
as Frank Gilbreth
Jeanne Crain
as Ann Gilbreth
Myrna Loy
as Lillian Gilbreth
Betty Lynn
as Deborah Lancaster
Edgar Buchanan
as Dr. Burton
Barbara Bates
as Ernestine Gilbreth
Mildred Natwick
as Mrs. Mebane
Sara Allgood
as Mrs. Monahan
Betty Barker
as Mary Gilbreth (uncredited)
Patti Brady
as Martha Gilbreth (uncredited)
Teddy Driver
as Dan Gilbreth (uncredited)
Jimmy Hunt
as William Gilbreth (uncredited)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1950
Runtime
1h 25m
Language
English
Rating
6.4 / 10
Production Companies
20th Century Fox
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Cheaper by the Dozen?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Cheaper by the Dozen (1950).
What is Cheaper by the Dozen about?▼
"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.
Who directed Cheaper by the Dozen?▼
Cheaper by the Dozen was directed by Walter Lang and released in 1950. It is a comedy, drama, family film.
How long is Cheaper by the Dozen?▼
Cheaper by the Dozen has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
Who stars in Cheaper by the Dozen?▼
The cast of Cheaper by the Dozen includes Clifton Webb as Frank Gilbreth, Jeanne Crain as Ann Gilbreth, Myrna Loy as Lillian Gilbreth, Betty Lynn as Deborah Lancaster, Edgar Buchanan as Dr. Burton and more.
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