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Writers:
Stephen Vincent Benet (story)
Albert Hackett (writer) ...
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Release Date:
22 July 1954 (USA) more
Tagline:
LUSTY, MIRTHFUL GIRL-STEALING MUSICAL! . . . with Seven Great Songs! more
Plot:
In 1850 Oregon, when a backwoodsman brings a wife home to his farm, his six brothers decide that they want to get married too. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 2 wins & 7 nominations more
NewsDesk:
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User Comments:
Colorful, Lively, and Well-Choreographed; a Happy Experience more (101 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Howard Keel | ... | Adam Pontipee | |
| Jeff Richards | ... | Benjamin Pontipee | |
| Russ Tamblyn | ... | Gideon Pontipee | |
| Tommy Rall | ... | Frankincense (Frank) Pontipee | |
| Marc Platt | ... | Daniel (Dan) Pontipee | |
| Matt Mattox | ... | Caleb Pontipee | |
| Jacques d'Amboise | ... | Ephraim Pontipee | |
| Jane Powell | ... | Milly Pontipee | |
| Julie Newmar | ... | Dorcas Gailen (as Julie Newmeyer) | |
| Nancy Kilgas | ... | Alice Elcott | |
| Betty Carr | ... | Sarah Kine | |
| Virginia Gibson | ... | Liza | |
| Ruta Lee | ... | Ruth Jebson (as Ruta Kilmonis) | |
| Norma Doggett | ... | Martha | |
| Ian Wolfe | ... | Rev. Elcott |
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102 min
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Color (Anscocolor)
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1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
4-Track Stereo (Western Electric Sound System) (magnetic prints) | 70 mm 6-Track (Australia) (1968 re-release) | Mono (optical prints)
Certification:
Iceland:L | South Korea:All | Sweden:11 (re-rating) (1963) | Sweden:15 (original rating) | Argentina:Atp | Australia:G | Chile:TE | Finland:S | Peru:PT | UK:U | USA:Approved (PCA #16932) | USA:G (re-rating) (1971) | USA:Passed (National Board of Review)
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Director Stanley Donen said that producer Jack Cummings originally planned to use existing American folk songs for the film's musical numbers. After months spent searching in vain for the right music, Donen recalled, the decision was made to commission an original score. more
Goofs:
Continuity: Gideon's shirt as he's doing handstands. more
Quotes:
Adam: [singing to Gideon about being in love] How can you tell what's in its spell? How can you tell unless you've tried it? Wait for that kiss you're certain of. And let your heart decide when you're in love. more
Movie Connections:
Spin off "Here Come the Brides" (1968) more
Soundtrack:
June Bride more
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It would be difficult, I suspect not to like, "Seven Brides For Seven Brothers". This film boasts an attractive frontier setting, famously excellent dance numbers choreographed by Michael Kidd, powerful Howard Keel as the head of the Pontifee clan and Jane Powell as the lovely girl who is swept off her feet by his charms. Of course when she finds out that he has six brothers, all scruffy backwoodsmen in need of manners and wives, trouble ensues. But all turns out well, with a little help from a lesson in Roman history, hard work, and the willingness of six other local girls to be (finally) swept off their feet. Howard Petrie, Ian Wolfe and such lovelies as Ruta Lee, Julie Newmar and Virginia Gibson contribute to the fun as the girls; the brothers include Russ Tamblyn, non-dancer Jeff Richards and some of the best dancers on the planet. The movie also presents some famous songs including, "Wonderful Day", "I'm a Lonesome Polecat", "June Bride" and, "When You're in Love" as well as "Goin' Courtin'", among others. Well-remembered scenes include the hilarious barn raising, the town dance, the sleigh pursuit and avalanche and the "Spring, Spring, Spring" vocal climax. Forget the acting, which is sometimes a bit potty; the director and the music add to a clearly-defined script a rare sense of frontier life, where taking risks for happiness and facing the precariousness of things where life is less than settled become necessary. Very few films have followed the lead of "Seven Brides" as a frontier or western musical; and none has been as well received nor appreciated. What a pity, its fans say, it was not given an outdoor setting instead of backlot scenery--and an "A" budget...It has a few flaws; but for five decades it has been one of the happiest musical films ever made; and that is quite an enduring achievement.