Directed by:
Henry LevinCinematography:
Arthur E. ArlingComposer:
Cyril J. MockridgeCast:
Jeanne Crain, Myrna Loy, Debra Paget, Jeffrey Hunter, Edward Arnold, Hoagy Carmichael, Barbara Bates, Robert Arthur, Charlotte Austin, Jimmy Hunt (more)Plots(1)
The Gilbreth family is back in this sequel to 1950's CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN, picking up where the original left off with the death of the patriarch Frank Gilbreth (Clifton Webb). Myrna Loy reprises her role as the sturdy Lillian Gilbreth, mother of twelve children; faced with supporting her brood by herself, she puts her engineering qualifications to use, albeit with some sexist misgivings on the part of her employers. Eventually she wins out, however, and in the meantime her daughters are growing up, creating a whole new slew of comic situations. A memorable performance is delivered by Jeanne Crain as the about-to-be-wed Ann, while some hilarious misadventure ensues when the younger Gilbreth kids decide to take charge of their older siblings' dating prospects! (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Jeanne Crain
USA
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Myrna Loy
USA
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Debra Paget
USA
Best movies:
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Jeffrey Hunter
USA
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Edward Arnold
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Hoagy Carmichael
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Barbara Bates
USA
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Robert Arthur
USA
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Charlotte Austin
USA
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Jimmy Hunt
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Martin Milner
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Merry Anders
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Robert Adler
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Robert Easton
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Verna Felton
USA
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Syd Saylor
USA
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Jack Larson
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William Forrest
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Dick Rich
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