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One of Tracy's classic films, in which a beleagured dad prepares for his daughter's impending wedding. Old-fashioned and fun movie features early performance by Broadway star Tamblyn. Many Oscar nominations!
Original Release
05/18/1950
US Release
05/18/1950
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Spencer Tracy | Stanley T. Banks |
| Joan Bennett | Ellie Banks |
| Elizabeth Taylor | Kay Banks / Kathryn 'Kay' Banks |
| Don Taylor | Buckley Dunstan |
| Billie Burke | Doris Dunstan |
| Leo G. Carroll | Mr. Massoula |
| Moroni Olsen | Herbert Dunstan |
| Melville Cooper | Mr. Tringle |
| Taylor Holmes | Warner |
| Paul Harvey | Rev. Galsworthy / Rev. A.I. Galsworthy |
Directors
Writers
Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, Edward Streeter
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Spencer Tracy | Stanley T. Banks |
| Joan Bennett | Ellie Banks |
| Elizabeth Taylor | Kay Banks / Kathryn 'Kay' Banks |
| Don Taylor | Buckley Dunstan |
| Billie Burke | Doris Dunstan |
| Leo G. Carroll | Mr. Massoula |
| Moroni Olsen | Herbert Dunstan |
| Melville Cooper | Mr. Tringle |
| Taylor Holmes | Warner |
| Paul Harvey | Rev. Galsworthy / Rev. A.I. Galsworthy |
| Frank Orth | Joe |
| Russ Tamblyn | Tommy Banks |
| Tom Irish | Ben Banks |
| Marietta Canty | Delilah |
| Richard Alexander | Moving Man with Screen |
| Don Anderson | Usher |
| William Bailey | Man in Dream Sequence |
| Fay Baker | Miss Bellamy |
| Lucile Barnes | Bridesmaid |
| Oliver Blake | Engagement Party Guest |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Pandro S. Berman | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1951 | Oscar | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Nominated |
| 1951 | Oscar | Best Writing, Screenplay | Nominated |
| 1951 | Oscar | Best Picture | Nominated |
