Spencer Tracy fumbles through grandparenthood in this sharp-witted sequel to Father of the Bride.
FATHER'S LITTLE DIVIDEND
Funnier than "Father of the Bride!"
Shortly after coming to terms with his daughter's marriage, a father faces the prospect of becoming a grandfather.
Proof that wedding bells are just the opening act for family chaos.
If you thought Spencer Tracy had it rough with wedding jitters, wait until you see him try to wrap his head around impending granddad status. Vincente Minnelli brings back the wry domestic chaos, with Elizabeth Taylor and Joan Bennett upping the family antics in a sequel that doesn't coast on nostalgia alone.
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Father's Little Dividend is a 1951 American comedy-romance film directed by Vincente Minnelli about a father struggling to accept his new role as a grandfather after his daughter's pregnancy announcement.
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Why Cult
Watch Spencer Tracy trade fatherly nerves for grandparental panic as Stanley Banks faces a new family milestone.
Elizabeth Taylor returns as Kay Dunstan, adding heart and sparkle to the family’s next big adventure.
Vincente Minnelli brings his deft comedic touch to this follow-up, balancing sentiment and sharp humor.
Joan Bennett, Billie Burke, and Don Taylor round out a cast that keeps the banter and generational misunderstandings lively.
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What is Father's Little Dividend about? +
Father's Little Dividend follows a father as he adjusts to the news that his newly married daughter is expecting, forcing him to confront his feelings about becoming a grandfather.
When was Father's Little Dividend released? +
Father's Little Dividend was released in 1951.
Who directed Father's Little Dividend? +
Father's Little Dividend was directed by Vincente Minnelli.
How long is Father's Little Dividend? +
Father's Little Dividend has a runtime of 82 minutes.
What genre is Father's Little Dividend? +
Father's Little Dividend is a comedy-romance film.