Cheaper by the Dozen (1950)
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"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.
- Released: 1950-03-31
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Family
- Runtime: 1h 25m
- Status: Released
- TMDB rating: 6.4/10 from 89 votes
Directed by Walter Lang.
Top cast
- Clifton Webb as Frank Gilbreth
- Jeanne Crain as Ann Gilbreth
- Myrna Loy as Lillian Gilbreth
- Betty Lynn as Deborah Lancaster
- Edgar Buchanan as Dr. Burton
- Barbara Bates as Ernestine Gilbreth
- Mildred Natwick as Mrs. Mebane
- Sara Allgood as Mrs. Monahan
- Betty Barker as Mary Gilbreth (uncredited)
- Patti Brady as Martha Gilbreth (uncredited)
Where to watch Cheaper by the Dozen
- United States: rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Canada: rent on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube; buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
- Australia: buy on Apple TV Store
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