Father of the Bride(1950)
“You're invited... to a hilarious wedding!”
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.
Director
Vincente Minnelli
Studio
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Cast
Spencer Tracy
as Stanley T. Banks
Joan Bennett
as Ellie Banks
Elizabeth Taylor
as Kay Banks
Don Taylor
as Buckley Dunstan
Billie Burke
as Doris Dunstan
Leo G. Carroll
as Mr. Massoula
Moroni Olsen
as Herbert Dunstan
Melville Cooper
as Mr. Tringle
Taylor Holmes
as Warner
Paul Harvey
as Reverend Galsworthy
Frank Orth
as Joe
Russ Tamblyn
as Tommy Banks
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1950
Runtime
1h 32m
Language
English
Rating
7 / 10
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Father of the Bride?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Father of the Bride (1950).
What is Father of the Bride about?▼
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.
Who directed Father of the Bride?▼
Father of the Bride was directed by Vincente Minnelli and released in 1950. It is a comedy, romance, drama film.
How long is Father of the Bride?▼
Father of the Bride has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
Who stars in Father of the Bride?▼
The cast of Father of the Bride includes Spencer Tracy as Stanley T. Banks, Joan Bennett as Ellie Banks, Elizabeth Taylor as Kay Banks, Don Taylor as Buckley Dunstan, Billie Burke as Doris Dunstan and more.
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