Cheaper by the Dozen
He's the New Father of His Country!
1950 · 1h 25m · Approved
Comedy, Drama, Family
Directed by
Walter Lang
Overview
"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.
Director and cast
- Walter Lang Director
- Clifton Webb as Frank Gilbreth
- Jeanne Crain as Ann Gilbreth
- Myrna Loy as Lillian Gilbreth
- Betty Lynn as Deborah Lancaster
- Edgar Buchanan as Dr. Burton
- Barbara Bates as Ernestine Gilbreth
- Mildred Natwick as Mrs. Mebane
- Sara Allgood as Mrs. Monahan
- Betty Barker as Mary Gilbreth (uncredited)
- Patti Brady as Martha Gilbreth (uncredited)
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