Belles on Their Toes

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Belles on Their Toes

1952

1h 29m

Comedy

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With 12 children to take care of, Lillian Gilbreth (Myrna Loy) always had her hands full, but, after the death of her husband, life just got even more complicated. In this sequel to "Cheaper by the Dozen," the recent widow, needing to provide for her family, desperately looks for work. And although Lillian has an engineering background, finding employment proves to be a challenge given the rampant sexism plaguing the industry. Meanwhile, her children face the difficulties of young adulthood.

Clyde Gilmour

Maclean's Magazine

It's a folksy, semi-musical domestic comedy, quite pleasant in spots although sometimes straining too obviously to be oh-so-likable.

Oct 28, 2019

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Ryan Cracknell

Apollo Guide

Doesn't completely hold up a half century after its release, but it is a nostalgic bit of innocent humour.

Rated: 71/100

Sep 16, 2004

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I think it's the best out of the 2 films they made in the 1950s but not a timeless classic for most people. In my case, I grew up watching it and it is still enjoyable for me to watch so it's timeless for me.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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Here's a great family film that I know all of you guys will enjoy...Belles on their Toes...

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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Pretty ho hum sequel to Cheaper By the Dozen, but Myrna Loy is great, as always.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/16/23

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Awww, tears!!!! Just as heartwarming as the first movie!!!!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/02/23

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Audience Member

a continuation of life with father. just a sweet Victorian era movie

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

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Not a timeless classic in my eyes

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/23/23

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Henry Levin

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Jeanne Crain

Ann Gilbreth

Myrna Loy

Dr. Lillian M. Gilbreth

Debra Paget

Martha Gilbreth

Jeffrey Hunter

Dr. Bob Grayson

Edward Arnold

Sam Harper

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Synopsis

With 12 children to take care of, Lillian Gilbreth (Myrna Loy) always had her hands full, but, after the death of her husband, life just got even more complicated. In this sequel to "Cheaper by the Dozen," the recent widow, needing to provide for her family, desperately looks for work. And although Lillian has an engineering background, finding employment proves to be a challenge given the rampant sexism plaguing the industry. Meanwhile, her children face the difficulties of young adulthood.

Director: Henry Levin
Producer: Samuel G. Engel
Screenwriter: Phoebe Ephron, Henry Ephron
Production Co: Twentieth Century Fox
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (DVD): Mar 16, 2004
Runtime: 1h 29m