Father's Little Dividend (1951)
It’s not necessary to watch Father of the Bride first, since the very title gives away the plot, but if you like classic movies, feel free to watch it before diving into the sequel, Father’s Little Dividend.
The entire cast returns, giving a repeat performance worthy of Edward Streeter’s original characters, from the silliest obstacles to Spencer Tracy’s narration. If ever there was a grumpy actor who could pull of hostility towards impending grandfather-hood, it was Mr. Baked Potato himself, Spencer Tracy. I’m not a fan of Spence, but he really is perfectly grumpy in these movies, just as the character warrants.
In this one, Elizabeth Taylor’s expecting a baby. Father isn’t looking forward to the little critter taking over everyone’s lives, and he tries to combat everyone else’s excitement every step of the way. I love these movies; they’re so hilariously true to life even now, even though there are dated “Honey I’m home” elements sprinkled along the way. Both Father movies are funny and delightful; pick them up for an old movie marathon over the weekend!
DLM Warning: If you suffer from vertigo or dizzy spells, like my mom does, there’s one scene in this movie that might be not your friend. Father and daughter sit on a bench swing and talk, and it might make you sick. In other words, “Don’t Look, Mom!”
Want to watch it? Click here to watch it on ok.ru. And thanks "Classic Movies Kristine Rose" for posting!
More Joan Bennett movies here!
More Elizabeth Taylor movies here!
More Spencer Tracy movies here!
Be sure to check out Hot Toasty Rag's review of 1995's Father of the Bride Part II here!
The entire cast returns, giving a repeat performance worthy of Edward Streeter’s original characters, from the silliest obstacles to Spencer Tracy’s narration. If ever there was a grumpy actor who could pull of hostility towards impending grandfather-hood, it was Mr. Baked Potato himself, Spencer Tracy. I’m not a fan of Spence, but he really is perfectly grumpy in these movies, just as the character warrants.
In this one, Elizabeth Taylor’s expecting a baby. Father isn’t looking forward to the little critter taking over everyone’s lives, and he tries to combat everyone else’s excitement every step of the way. I love these movies; they’re so hilariously true to life even now, even though there are dated “Honey I’m home” elements sprinkled along the way. Both Father movies are funny and delightful; pick them up for an old movie marathon over the weekend!
DLM Warning: If you suffer from vertigo or dizzy spells, like my mom does, there’s one scene in this movie that might be not your friend. Father and daughter sit on a bench swing and talk, and it might make you sick. In other words, “Don’t Look, Mom!”
Want to watch it? Click here to watch it on ok.ru. And thanks "Classic Movies Kristine Rose" for posting!
More Joan Bennett movies here!
More Elizabeth Taylor movies here!
More Spencer Tracy movies here!
Be sure to check out Hot Toasty Rag's review of 1995's Father of the Bride Part II here!