Cheaper by the Dozen

10
1h 25m
1950
6.3 /10 (81)

He's the New Father of His Country!

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.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1950-03-31

Top Billed Cast

Clifton Webb

Frank Gilbreth

Jeanne Crain

Ann Gilbreth

Myrna Loy

Lillian Gilbreth

Betty Lynn

Deborah Lancaster

Edgar Buchanan

Dr. Burton

Barbara Bates

Ernestine Gilbreth

Mildred Natwick

Mrs. Mebane

Sara Allgood

Mrs. Monahan

Betty Barker

Mary Gilbreth (uncredited)

Patti Brady

Martha Gilbreth (uncredited)

Teddy Driver

Dan Gilbreth (uncredited)

Jimmy Hunt

William Gilbreth (uncredited)

Roddy McCaskill

Jack Gilbreth (uncredited)

Carol Nugent

Lillie Gilbreth (uncredited)

Norman Ollestad

Frank Gilbreth Jr. (uncredited)

Anthony Sydes

Fred Gilbreth (uncredited)

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