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Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954) | Criteria

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Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

English • 1954 • 1h 43m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Drama Comedy Western

Synopsis

In 1850 Oregon, when a backwoodsman brings a wife home to his farm, his six brothers decide that they want to get married too.

Included in
MGM Musicals from the Golden Age
Position 17

Credits

Crew

DirectorStanley Donen

WriterAlbert Hackett, Frances Goodrich, Dorothy Kingsley

CinematographerGeorge J. Folsey

ComposerConrad Salinger, Adolph Deutsch, Gene de Paul

EditorRalph E. Winters

ProducerJack Cummings

Cast

Jane Powellas Bride Milly Pontipee

as Brother Adam Pontipee

Jeff Richardsas Brother Benjamin Pontipee

Russ Tamblynas Brother Gideon Pontipee

Tommy Rallas Brother Frank Pontipee

Julie Newmaras Bride Dorcas Galen

Ruta Leeas Bride Ruth Jensen

Matt Mattoxas Brother Caleb Pontipee

Nancy Kilgasas Bride Alice Elcott

Virginia Gibsonas Bride Liza

Jacques d'Amboiseas Brother Ephraim Pontipee

Norma Doggettas Bride Martha

Marc Plattas Brother Daniel Pontipee

Betty Carras Bride Sarah Kines

Howard Petrieas Pete Perkins

Ian Wolfeas Rev. Elcott

Kelly Brownas Carl

Matt Mooreas Ruth's Uncle

Dick Richas Dorcas' Father

Russell Simpsonas Fred Bixby