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Father's Little Dividend

Play trailer Poster for Father's Little Dividend 1951,  1h 22m,  Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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A year after dealing with a surprise engagement in Father of the Bride, Stanley Banks (Spencer Tracy) and his wife, Ellie (Joan Bennett), are in for another shock when they find their daughter Kay (Elizabeth Taylor) is now pregnant. Not ready to be a grandfather, Stanley keeps quiet while everyone else fawns over the mother-to-be and bothers her about baby names and nursery decorations. Ironically, his silence makes him the person Kay turns to the most for help, which in turn helps him.
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Bosley Crowther New York Times Mar 25, 2006
4/5
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. Go to Full Review
Marjorie Baumgarten Austin Chronicle Mar 10, 2003
Grand. Go to Full Review
Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Sep 9, 2023
3/4
While no classic like its predecessor, it’s still entirely agreeable entertainment. Go to Full Review
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Aug 15, 2011
B-
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. Go to Full Review
TV Guide Mar 24, 2011
3/4
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. Go to Full Review
Michael E. Grost Classic Film and Television Aug 8, 2008
Unexpectedly appealing sequel, with much warm and insightful comedy about family life, pregnancy and babies. Go to Full Review
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Abraham P Mar 12, 2017 Similar to the first, just this time about your daughter having a baby. Cute and entertaining.
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Cast & Crew

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Vincente Minnelli

Director

Spencer Tracy

Stanley Banks

Joan Bennett

Ellie Banks

Elizabeth Taylor

Kay 'Kitten' Dunstan

Don Taylor

Buckley Dunstan

Billie Burke

Doris Dunstan

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Father's Little Dividend

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Synopsis A year after dealing with a surprise engagement in Father of the Bride, Stanley Banks (Spencer Tracy) and his wife, Ellie (Joan Bennett), are in for another shock when they find their daughter Kay (Elizabeth Taylor) is now pregnant. Not ready to be a grandfather, Stanley keeps quiet while everyone else fawns over the mother-to-be and bothers her about baby names and nursery decorations. Ironically, his silence makes him the person Kay turns to the most for help, which in turn helps him.
Director
Vincente Minnelli
Producer
Pandro S. Berman
Screenwriter
Albert Hackett, Frances Goodrich
Production Co
Metro Goldwyn Mayer
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 7, 2015
Runtime
1h 22m
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