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Though it's impossible to gauge just how much of it is true, this endearing family comedy (based on the book by their children Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey) is inspired by the true story of the husband-and-wife efficiency experts Frank and Lillian Gilbreth and their adventures raising 12 kids at the turn of the century. Director Walter Lang takes a loping pace through the episodes of family life: the kids descend upon the new school in force while Dad (fussy Clifton Webb) offers his unsolicited views on education; Dad takes his oldest daughter (wholesome Jeanne Crain) to the school dance and becomes the hit of the ball; a mass tonsillectomy becomes an opportunity to document the ordeal as an experiment in efficiency. Myrna Loy almost steals the film in her one standout scene, holding back a smirk while a birth-control advocate (played by Mildred Natwick) solicits this mother of 12 to speak at a rally, but her martini-dry comic deadpan is criminally underused in this picture, which is dominated by Webb's stern, military-like parenting and Crain's adolescent crises. Though this sometimes overly sentimental classic never builds to any real dramatic plateau or comic highlights, it maintains an even tone of good humor and warmth throughout, capturing a bygone era through the travails of a loving family. A charming sequel, Belles on Their Toes, followed two years later. --Sean Axmaker
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CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN
Genre: Family
Rating: NR
Release Date: 0000-00-00
Media Type: DVD
SKU:GMDB2218258
Genre: Family
Rating: NR
Release Date: 0000-00-00
Media Type: DVD
SKU:GMDB2218258
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Format:DVD
This movie is an absolute delight all around, content and production quality included! Pro-lifers will especially LOVE it! There's a very funny moment concerning that issue. Also, be sure to watch the "Special Awards" extra featured on the DVD menu. Fascinating to learn that this movie was attended by more people in 1950 than any other movie, according to Ernestine Gilbreth.
The cry from most today is just as strong as it was then - "We want wholesome family movies that are intelligently made." It takes a lot of EFFORT, a lot of THINKING to produce those. But, if Hollywood makes them, we will spend our money to see them, and also add them to our personal libraries. Wholesome movies are a good investment in the health of our society. Love those Gilbreth's!
The cry from most today is just as strong as it was then - "We want wholesome family movies that are intelligently made." It takes a lot of EFFORT, a lot of THINKING to produce those. But, if Hollywood makes them, we will spend our money to see them, and also add them to our personal libraries. Wholesome movies are a good investment in the health of our society. Love those Gilbreth's!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Chris
Format:DVD
I couldn't belive it when I head that Cheaper By The Dozen was coming to DVD. And Also THe Rare Sequel Belles On THeir Toes. I pre-ordered both of them yesterday.
I have always loved both of the films and they are finally coming out on DVD.
Cheaper By The Dozen Is About The Gilbreth Family who have 12 kids (how unbeliveable) and their adventures. Clifton Webb was excellent as the father. In the sequel Belles On Their toes Clifton Webb is an angel who looks down on his family when they are having all of their problems. Cheaper By The Dozen also stars 2 of the greatest actoresses ever Myrna Loy, and Jeanne Crain. For years these 2 films have been out of print and hard to find. And finally 20th Century Fox is putting them out on DVD. I highly suggest these movies to anyone who wants to get some good clean family entertainment for their kids.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Cheaper By The Dozen is a wonderful recreation of American family life during the early days of the twentieth century. Based on the best-selling biography of the same name, the narrative follows the adventures of the Gilbreth family headed up by father and mother Frank and Lillian (Clifton Webb and Myrna Loy), pioneers in the field of industrial engineering. Between the two of them, they raised 12 children, including oldest daugher, Ann, (Jeanne Crain) who narrates the story. Cheaper is Great entertainment for the whole family. This "fictionalized" real story is a lot of fun, in the same way Life With Father is. Webb has one of the best roles of his career as the exacting efficiency expert. Myrna Loy glows with maternal warmth, and Jeanne Crain is lovely as always, struggling to grow up under the iron-fisted rule of a father born in the nineteenth century. My only complaint with the DVD is the color is uneven in places, which is unfortunate. This was a big budget production in its day and a lot of the wonderful Technicolor photography has been reduced to pinks and faded greens and blues. Overall, however, viewing this DVD is a pleasant experience.
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LOVED
Coming from a family of 9 kids, I can relate to this. Where I grew up in Winooski, Vermont back in the 50's & 60's, it was normal to see large families. Read more
Published 3 days ago by Aline M Carley
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Cheaper by the Dozen
I had just seen this movie on television, and thought i would check with Amazon to see if they had it. I was so glad that they did
Thank you! I loved it!
Thank you! I loved it!
Published 21 days ago by Winnifred Warren
4.0 out of 5 stars
Cheaper by the Dozen -Clifton Webb
This is by far better than the remake. A definite must see. For a collector it is a must have. I really enjoyed all the problems that cropped up and were solved ingeniously.
Published on July 4 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars
AS WONDERFUL AS THE FIRST TIME :)
I saw this movie years ago, on television, and liked it then. I enjoyed it just as much when I watched the DVD of it I recently purchased. Read more
Published on May 19 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderfully warm and funny
This is a hilarious movie about the workings (or not workings) of an American family gone amok. It's warm and witty and leaves a good feeling in your heart. Read more
Published on April 16 2004 by Debbie Farmer,author: Don'tPutLipstickontheCat!
5.0 out of 5 stars
A throwback to family values and an all-around great movie!
I was one who hounded the powers-that-be that this movie (that pre-dates ME by a good 23 years!) be released on DVD. Read more
Published on Mar 18 2004 by S. Nunes-ranchy
5.0 out of 5 stars
PERFECT!!
All I can say about this true classic is...MYRNA LOY, what more can you say. She's truly a delight in this film. Read more
Published on Mar 14 2004 by Bobb Chappelear
4.0 out of 5 stars
Cheaper by the Dozen - A Classic
I agree with Sharon. The movie, Cheaper by the Dozen, along with the sequel, Belles on their Toes, are excellent movies - classics! Read more
Published on Dec 27 2003 by Amateur Poet
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