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      Cheaper by the Dozen

      Released Mar 31, 1950 1h 25m Kids & Family Comedy Drama List
      86% 7 Reviews Tomatometer 66% 50,000+ Ratings Audience Score Based on the true story of the large Gilbreth family, this film follows Frank Gilbreth (Clifton Webb) and his wife, Lillian (Myrna Loy), as they raise their 12 children. Both renowned efficiency experts, Frank and Lillian face significant challenges in parenting such a big brood, often leading to humorous situations. Fortunately, the couple frequently receive assistance from their eldest daughter, Ann (Jeanne Crain), who often acts as a third parent to the many Gilbreth children. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered May 15 Buy Now

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      Bob Thomas Associated Press The plot is actually a string of incidents which contain enough humor and heart to engross any audience. Jul 29, 2019 Full Review Ian Kane Epoch Times “Cheaper by the Dozen” is a delightful chronicle that is jam-packed with wholesome messages about familial love and carrying on traditions, Rated: 4/5 Mar 29, 2023 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com One of the most popular films of 1950, this comedy stars Clifton Webb in one of his best known parts. Rated: B Jan 29, 2013 Full Review Renee Schonfeld Common Sense Media Old-fashioned upbeat family comedy with sad ending. Rated: 3/5 Jul 10, 2012 Full Review Betsy Bozdech DVDJournal.com Cheaper by the Dozen may not have much of a plot, but the film's lack of storyline is more than compensated for by its charm and genuine affection for its subjects. Rated: 3/4 Oct 29, 2006 Full Review Steve Crum Kansas City Kansan A film rich in turn of the century atmosphere. And family values times 12. Rated: B Oct 26, 2004 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Ron T Wonderful movie I would recommend watching this movie, it was enjoyable Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/28/23 Full Review deke p 1950! MYRNA LOY! Still classy & beautiful, wifely & motherly, long after her Thin Man roles. & Clifton WEBB as Father of 12. & JEANE CRAIN as young daughter. One scene a lady comes to house to ask Myrna to join her in activism for Birth Control, then becomes angry when Father & 12 children are proudly presented. Endearing movie. It's been remade a couple times, 1 with Steve Martin. Famous movie, &title, but never saw it until TV The Movie channel Jan 23, 2022 Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Tom M Webb and Loy are great. A funny movie that is actually rather poignant and touching. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/05/20 Full Review Audience Member Myrna Loy makes this movie with her wit and charm. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/14/23 Full Review Audience Member I prefer the newer cheaper by the dozen Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 07/22/18 Full Review Audience Member A sweet family friendly tale, based on a true story. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/25/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis Based on the true story of the large Gilbreth family, this film follows Frank Gilbreth (Clifton Webb) and his wife, Lillian (Myrna Loy), as they raise their 12 children. Both renowned efficiency experts, Frank and Lillian face significant challenges in parenting such a big brood, often leading to humorous situations. Fortunately, the couple frequently receive assistance from their eldest daughter, Ann (Jeanne Crain), who often acts as a third parent to the many Gilbreth children.
      Director
      Walter Lang
      Screenwriter
      Lamar Trotti
      Production Co
      Twentieth Century Fox
      Genre
      Kids & Family, Comedy, Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Mar 31, 1950, Original
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Aug 25, 2016
      Runtime
      1h 25m
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