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Father's Little Dividend (1951)

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This sequel to the 1950 comedy hit Father of the Bride finds Spencer Tracy and Joan Bennett returning as Stanley and Ellie Banks, the parents of newlywed Kay Dunstan (Elizabeth Taylor). In the first film, Stanley Banks was forced to endure the chaotic events leading up to the wedding. This time, he must comes to grips with the prospect of becoming a grandfather. Once he's reconciled himself to this jolt of mortality, Stanley must contend with the little bundle of joy, who screams his head off

Unrated, 1 hr. 22 min.

Classics, Comedy

Directed By: Vincente Minnelli

Written By: Albert Hackett, Frances Goodrich

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1951 Wide

On DVD: Jun 12, 1998

MGM

Cast

Spencer Tracy
Stanley T. Banks
Joan Bennett
Ellie Banks
Elizabeth Taylor
Kay Dunstan
Don Taylor
Buckley Dunstan
Billie Burke
Mrs. Doris Dunstan
Moroni Olsen
Herbert Dunstan
Richard Rober
Police Sergeant
Marietta Canty
Delilah
Russ Tamblyn
Tommy Banks
Tom Irish
Ben Banks
Hayden Rorke
Dr. Andrew Nordell
Paul Harvey
Rev. Galsworthy
Frank Faylen
Policeman
Dabbs Greer
Taxi Driver
Harry Hines
Old Man
Frank Sully
Diaper Man
Beverly Thompson
Nurse
Robert B. Williams
Officer
Lon Poff
Elderly Man on Porch
George Bruggeman
Gym Instructor
Nancy Valentine
Bridesmaid
Wendy Waldron
Bridesmaid
James Menzies
Mike
Tommie Menzies
Red

Critic Reviews for Father's Little Dividend

All Critics (9) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (9) | Rotten (0)

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.

March 25, 2006 Full Review Source: New York Times

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Bosley Crowther

New York Times

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This sequel to the smash-hit Father of the Bride is inferior in every respect, but it was made quickly, cheaply and generated profit for MGM.

August 15, 2011 Full Review Source: EmanuelLevy.Com

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Emanuel Levy

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Spencer Tracy could hold his own acting opposite anyone, and in this excellent sequel to Father of the Bride, he proves that not even a baby can upstage him.

March 24, 2011 Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide

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TV Guide's Movie Guide

Unexpectedly appealing sequel, with much warm and insightful comedy about family life, pregnancy and babies.

August 8, 2008 Full Review Source: Classic Film and Television

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Michael E. Grost

Classic Film and Television

Grand.

March 10, 2003 Full Review Source: Austin Chronicle

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Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Chronicle

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This was a very enjoyable movie - Spencer Tracy was great once again as the father and very funny!

February 9, 2008

Sarah Prisbylla

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Cute old shows, always so pleasant. Elizabeth Taylor paired with Spencer Tracy always work out to funny and matter-of-factly humor. Tracy makes the film.

February 10, 2012