Father of the Bride is a 1950 comedy film which tells the story of a man trying to cope with all of the disasters that happen along the way from the time that his daughter announces that she's engaged, until the wedding actually occurs. It stars Spencer Tracy (Stan), Joan Bennett (Ellie), Elizabeth Taylor (Kay), Don Taylor (Buckley), Billie Burke and Leo G. Carroll. 1950 was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... Spencer Tracy Spencer Bonaventure Tracy (April 5, 1900 – June 10, 1967) was an American film actor who appeared in 74 films from 1930 through the 1960s. ... Joan Geraldine Bennett (February 27, 1910 – December 7, 1990) was an American film actress who also achieved success later in life as a television actress. ... Elizabeth Taylor Dame Elizabeth Taylor (born February 27, 1932) is an American-based British actress famous for her 8 marriages, her two Academy Awards, her condemnation by the Vatican in the 1960s, and her beauty characterised by raven hair and violet eyes. ... Billie Burke. ... Leo G. Carroll as The Professor in North by Northwest. ...

The movie was adapted by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett from the novel by Edward Streeter. It was directed by Vincente Minnelli. Albert Hackett (February 16, 1900 – March 16, 1995) was an American dramatist and screenwriter. ... Albert Hackett (February 16, 1900 – March 16, 1995) was an American dramatist and screenwriter. ... Vincente Minnelli was the professional name of Lester Anthony Minnelli (February 28, 1903 – January 24, 1986) who was born in Chicago, Illinois. ...

It was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role, Best Picture and Best Writing, Screenplay. Although he never won an Oscar for any of his movie performances, the comedian Bob Hope received two honorary Oscars for his contributions to cinema. ... The Academy Award for Best Actor is one of the awards given to people working in the motion picture industry by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences; nominations are made by Academy members who are actors and actresses. ... The Academy Award for Best Picture is one of the awards given to people working in the motion picture industry by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences; the awards are voted on by other people within the industry. ... The Academy Award for Writing Adapted Screenplay is one of the Academy Awards, the most prominent film awards in the United States. ...

A remake starred Steve Martin and Diane Keaton was released in 1991. It had a numeraled sequel in 1995, also starring Martin and Keaton. In film, a remake may refer to a newer version of a previously released film, or a newer version of the source (play, novel, story, etc. ... Steve Martin (right) with Scooter, on The Muppet Show Stephen Glenn Martin (born August 14, 1945) is an American comedian, writer, producer, actor, musician, and composer born in Waco, Texas and raised in Orange County, California. ... Diane Keaton from Annie Hall along with Woody Allen. ... 1991 is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A sequel is a work of fiction in literature, film, and other creative works that is produced after a completed work, and is set in the same universe but at a later time. ... 1995 was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

External links

• Father of the Bride at the Internet Movie Database
• JenFlick.com Review