SummaryShortly after coming to terms with his daughter's marriage, a father faces the prospect of becoming a grandfather.
Directed By:Vincente Minnelli
Written By:Albert Hackett, Frances Goodrich, Edward Streeter
Father's Little Dividend
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77
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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. But we've got to hand it to Metro: its sequel to "Father of the Bride" is so close that we'll willingly concede it to the humor and charm of that former film.
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Celebrate Father's Day in grand movie style.
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Spencer Tracy could hold his own acting opposite anyone, and in this excellent sequel to FATHER OF THE BRIDE (1950), he proves that not even a baby can upstage him.
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Minnelli's direction never lets the farcical aspects get out of hand, walking a perfect line between comedy and sentiment that's sometimes heartwarming without ever becoming mawkish -- a delicate balance to achieve and maintain. [28 Jun 1999]
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Production Company:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Release Date:Apr 27, 1951
Duration:1 h 22 m
Tagline:The blessed event of 1951...merrily surpassing "Father of the Bride"...again starring Spencer Tracy, Joan Bennett and Elizabeth Taylor...M-G-M of course!
Awards
Photoplay Awards
• 2 Wins & 3 Nominations
Writers Guild of America, USA
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Directors Guild of America, USA
• 1 Nomination
