# Father of the Bride (1950)

> A proud but increasingly overwhelmed father navigates the comic emotional and financial upheaval of arranging his daughter's wedding.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/12517

## Facts

- Runtime: 92 min
- Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama
- Director: Vincente Minnelli
- Cast: Spencer Tracy, Joan Bennett, Elizabeth Taylor, Don Taylor, Billie Burke, Leo G. Carroll, Moroni Olsen, Melville Cooper
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0042451/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, warm, nostalgic, family movie night, wedding planning

## Synopsis

A father's journey through the chaos of wedding planning reveals the true meaning of family and love.

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