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It is not very often that the sequel to a successful film turns out to be even half as successful or rewarding as the original picture was.
Bosley Crowther, New York Times
Father's Little Dividend
Funnier than "Father of the Bride!"
1951 · 1h 22m · Not Rated
Comedy, Romance
Directed by
Vincente Minnelli
Overview
Newly married Kay Dunstan announces that she and her husband are having a baby, leaving her father to come to grips with the fact that he will soon be a granddad.
Director and cast
- Vincente Minnelli Director
- Spencer Tracy as Stanley Banks
- Joan Bennett as Ellie Banks
- Elizabeth Taylor as Kay Dunstan
- Don Taylor as Buckley Dunstan
- Billie Burke as Doris Dunstan
- Moroni Olsen as Herbert Dunstan
- Richard Rober as Police sergeant
- Marietta Canty as Delilah (Banks' maid)
- Russ Tamblyn as Tommy Banks (as Rusty Tamblyn)
- Hayden Rorke Cast
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