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Billie Burke, Don Taylor, Elizabeth Taylor

A father of a young woman deals with the emotional pain of her getting married, and the financial and organizational pain of arranging her wedding.

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Unrated, 1 hr. 32 min.

Directed by: Vincente Minnelli

Release Date: January 1, 1950

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DVD Release Date: June 1, 2004

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Flixster Reviews (330)

  • graveling861
    August 23, 2008
    graveling861
    It's okay but I think it works better as a comedy. The remake was a lot more fun.
  • trisarahtops22
    February 9, 2008
    trisarahtops22
    A very funny and relatable film, even today!
  • Yelverton
    November 20, 2009
    Yelverton
    Has funny parts, but I wasn't close to rolling in the aisle.
  • fluturash
    October 10, 2009
    fluturash
    classic fun. nice casting that makes it all worth the while.
  • SageSlowdive
    August 24, 2009
    SageSlowdive
    I don't think Tracy ever gave a good performance.
  • ramalmasry
    June 11, 2009
    ramalmasry
    Luv it






    so funny
  • Decembergurl7
    April 25, 2009
    Decembergurl7
    Seen the newer one but hate old versions of movies! Sorry!
  • rilokatie
    April 8, 2009
    rilokatie
    Wow, I didn't realize Steve Martin's was a remake.
  • RobynMaher715
    February 5, 2009
    RobynMaher715
    I friggen love the new one, wouldnt mind checking this one out, it got great reviews from what I know :)
  • tearney98
    January 15, 2009
    tearney98
    This is the original version

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  • ilovelucy1951
    April 8, 2007
    ilovelucy1951
    I like this version better than the new version because I love Joan Bennett!
  • cutelilsoonergirl
    April 8, 2007
    cutelilsoonergirl
    I LIKED THE NEWER VERSION BETTER, WITH STEVE MARTIN PLAYING THE FATHER OF THE BRIDE !!!!
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