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Belles on Their Toes

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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.

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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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member 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 Full Review Audience Member 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 Full Review Audience Member 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 Full Review Audience Member Awww, tears!!!! Just as heartwarming as the first movie!!!! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/02/23 Full Review Audience Member a continuation of life with father. just a sweet Victorian era movie Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/19/23 Full Review Audience Member Not a timeless classic in my eyes Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/23/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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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