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Film 1950 85 min

Cheaper by the Dozen

“He's the New Father of His Country!”

TMDB Rating ★ 6.4
Votes 92
Director Walter Lang
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Comedy Drama Family
The Story

"Cheaper by the Dozen", based on the real-life story of the Gilbreth family, follows them from Providence, Rhode Island, to Montclair, New Jersey, and details the amusing anecdotes found in large families.

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Cast & Characters

Clifton Webb

Clifton Webb

Frank Gilbreth
Jeanne Crain

Jeanne Crain

Ann Gilbreth
Myrna Loy

Myrna Loy

Lillian Gilbreth
Betty Lynn

Betty Lynn

Deborah Lancaster
Edgar Buchanan

Edgar Buchanan

Dr. Burton
Barbara Bates

Barbara Bates

Ernestine Gilbreth
Mildred Natwick

Mildred Natwick

Mrs. Mebane
Sara Allgood

Sara Allgood

Mrs. Monahan
Betty Barker

Betty Barker

Mary Gilbreth (uncredited)
Patti Brady

Patti Brady

Martha Gilbreth (uncredited)
Teddy Driver

Teddy Driver

Dan Gilbreth (uncredited)
Jimmy Hunt

Jimmy Hunt

William Gilbreth (uncredited)
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