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Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

  • 1954
  • Approved
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
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Jane Powell and Howard Keel in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954)
In 1850 Oregon, when a backwoodsman brings a wife home to his farm, his six brothers decide that they want to get married too.
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When a backwoodsman in 1850s Oregon brings a wife home to his farm, his six brothers decide that they want to get married too.When a backwoodsman in 1850s Oregon brings a wife home to his farm, his six brothers decide that they want to get married too.When a backwoodsman in 1850s Oregon brings a wife home to his farm, his six brothers decide that they want to get married too.

  • Director
    • Stanley Donen
  • Writers
    • Albert Hackett
    • Frances Goodrich
    • Dorothy Kingsley
  • Stars
    • Jane Powell
    • Howard Keel
    • Jeff Richards
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    28K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,617
    104
    • Director
      • Stanley Donen
    • Writers
      • Albert Hackett
      • Frances Goodrich
      • Dorothy Kingsley
    • Stars
      • Jane Powell
      • Howard Keel
      • Jeff Richards
    • 192User reviews
    • 74Critic reviews
    • 75Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 8 wins & 7 nominations total

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    Jane Powell
    Jane Powell
    • Milly Pontipee
    Howard Keel
    Howard Keel
    • Adam Pontipee
    Jeff Richards
    Jeff Richards
    • Benjamin Pontipee
    Russ Tamblyn
    Russ Tamblyn
    • Gideon Pontipee
    Tommy Rall
    Tommy Rall
    • Frank (Frankincense) Pontipee
    Marc Platt
    Marc Platt
    • Daniel Pontipee
    Matt Mattox
    Matt Mattox
    • Caleb Pontipee
    Jacques d'Amboise
    Jacques d'Amboise
    • Ephraim Pontipee
    Julie Newmar
    Julie Newmar
    • Dorcas Gaylen
    • (as Julie Newmeyer)
    Nancy Kilgas
    • Alice Elcott
    Betty Carr
    Betty Carr
    • Sarah Kine
    Virginia Gibson
    Virginia Gibson
    • Liza
    Ruta Lee
    Ruta Lee
    • Ruth Jepson
    • (as Ruta Kilmonis)
    Norma Doggett
    • Martha
    Ian Wolfe
    Ian Wolfe
    • Rev. Elcott
    Howard Petrie
    Howard Petrie
    • Pete Perkins
    Earl Barton
    Earl Barton
    • Harry
    Dante DiPaolo
    • Matt
    • Director
      • Stanley Donen
    • Writers
      • Albert Hackett
      • Frances Goodrich
      • Dorothy Kingsley
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      Julie Newmar (Dorcas) (here credited as Julie Newmeyer) was an accomplished dancer, but she never got a chance to show off her skills because her dance partner Jeff Richards (Benjamin Pontifee) was a former professional baseball player with no dancing skills.
    • Goofs
      In "Wonderful, Wonderful Day" birds fly onto the set, and and several crash into the painted backdrop in the background. (The director acknowledges this in a documentary.)
    • Quotes

      Caleb: There were no F names in the Bible so Ma named him Frankincense because he smelled so sweet.

    • Crazy credits
      In the end credits, Jacques d'Amboise (Ephraim) is listed as appearing courtesy of the New York City Ballet.
    • Alternate versions
      Filmed in two different versions: one in CinemaScope (2:55) and one in a "flat" widescreen (1.77). The CinemaScope version is the one generally screened, but both are available. The main difference between the two versions is a slight difference in angles, some minor differences in sound clarity and finally the "flat" widescreen version features more camera movement in order to capture all the action. Warner Brothers has released a 2-DVD set of this film containing both of these versions.
    • Connections
      Alternate-language version of Satte Pe Satta (1982)
    • Soundtracks
      Bless Yore Beautiful Hide
      (uncredited)
      Music by Gene de Paul
      Lyrics by Johnny Mercer
      Sung by Howard Keel

    User reviews192

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    Wow, what a movie, fantastic score and choreography

    If you like musicals don't look beyond this one. MGM goofed when it slashed the movie's budget and gave it away to Brigadoon in 1953 but it doesn't matter for the simply stunning songs and choreography shine through. As good as Brigadoon was, it is outclassed by this, for me, the greatest musical of them all.

    Howard Keel stars with Jane Powell but for me I cannot look beyond the awesome dancing talent of Matt Mattox as Caleb. Check out the 'polecat scene' and bookmark it on your DVD. It doesn't get any better than this. Thank you Matt, you were great!

    Terry
    • terry-265
    • Nov 5, 2004
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    • Release date
      • August 6, 1954 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • A Bride for Seven Brothers
    • Filming locations
      • Corral Creek Canyon, Sun Valley, Idaho, USA(avalanche)
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $2,540,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $14,071
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.55:1

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