Looking for some great streaming picks? Starting when she announces her engagement through to the wedding itself, we learn of all the surprises and disasters along the way. Add the first question. One of those projects named in the announcement is Father of the Bride. Thanks for the happy moment! I’ll have to check it out again. Janet, Janet Doherty’s last blog post..Day two…the journey continues…. Many thanks!! LOS ANGELES — I thought I was retired. It was adapted by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett from the 1949 novel by Edward Streeter. I am watching Rumor has it and I think they used the same house. I have loved this house since the first time I saw the movie…a LONG time ago! The only other movie listed as using this house is “Catch Me If You Can.” Link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101862/locations. It had a numeraled sequel, Father of the Bride Part II, in 1995, with the same cast. Great post! How did you know? But then, I tend to “neat and orderly.” -grin- And of course, each person can individualize decor, as suits themselves. I was wondering if you could please please post a picture of Annie or Nina walking down the stairs on the day of the wedding, basically I really need a picture of the way the stairs were decorated with flowers for the wedding. LOVE the Father of the Bride house! Since the plot consists simply of outlining the difficulties of putting on a wedding, including, of course, the damnable expense of it all, it grows a little tiresome after a half hour or so. Oh, this has to be my favorite movie house ever. An interesting fact: The Mackenzie’s house use to belong to Sonny & Cher! Thanks for showcasing this movie today, Julia. Her new shady manager Mike keeps them apart and develops feelings for her. [4][5] The film stars Spencer Tracy in the titular role, Joan Bennett, Elizabeth Taylor, Don Taylor, Billie Burke, and Leo G. Carroll. There is the usual pre-marriage argument between the two lovers, the ever increasing guest list, a frantic rehearsal and finally the big day itself with father trying to maintain his sanity throughout.The supporting cast is excellent. Fifi Flowers’s last blog post..Next stop in Italy… Firenze!!! The film was featured in Peter Bogdanovich's 1971 picture The Last Picture Show; it is being viewed in the cinema in the film. Written by Keep on plugging along. He is so allergic to alcohol that one whiff of it and he passes out like a light. Seeing this colonial house just brought smiles to my face….the reminder of two very funny movies. We’ll I used it and then realized that it was from an actual blog. As costs for the June event spiral out of control, Stanley calculates that he can afford to accommodate no more than one hundred and fifty guests. Proud father Stanley T. Banks (Spencer Tracy) remembers the day his daughter, Kay (Dame Elizabeth Taylor), got married. This movie house has always been..(not a dream – because I dream big like MacKenzie Mansion big) but so special. ~Arleen, Arleen @ Seasons for All at Home’s last blog post..Inspirational Photographs ~ Veranda Magazine Covers. Thanks Julia! I think I got pretty close but the amount of purchasing I would have to do might just throw The Accountant over the edge. It did almost as well as the original film and was also made into a television series which aired on CBS during the 1961-62 season and featured Leon Ames (Stan), Ruth Warrick (Ellie), and Myrna Fahey (Kay). "[10] Richard L. Coe of The Washington Post called it "a cheerful package of smiles and laughter. Seventh.” So funny! Classic layout. Stanley Banks'(Tracy) daughter Kay (the beautiful teen-aged Elizabeth Taylor) announces her impending marriage to Buckley Dunstan (Don Taylor). They respond, “Seventh. I could watch this movie time and time again. Father of the Bride is a 1950 American comedy film directed by Vincente Minnelli, about a man trying to cope with preparations for his daughter's upcoming wedding. Renae Moore’s last blog post..Great Adventure! I like all your other commentors, love this movie. Kim @ Everything Etsy’s last blog post..Organize Your Craft Supplies. When Tracy heard another actor was being tested, he turned down the movie. Just read your note at the end! Can’t wait to see the nursery! The basketball scenes were shot at a house in Alhambra. I grew up watching this movie over and over – the house is just to die for! I love both the movie and the house. The wedding ceremony brings both joy and sorrow to Stanley, as he realizes that his daughter is now a woman and no longer his child. Oh and I heard that it actually did snow that year in LA. I have a new contest on my blog. I’d forgotten about this wonderful house! Kasey’s last blog post..We’ve Got a Toddler! They do look alike and they’re both in the same area (Pasadena, California), but the IMDb website lists different addresses for them. Susan’s last blog post..Welcome to the 22nd Metamorphosis Monday! Categories Houses Onscreen, In the Movies, Oh how I love the Banks’ house! John– I don’t know anything about cars, but I looked it up and found the answer: “The car that Steve Martin drives in the movie is an Austin-Healey 3000, either a MkI or a MkII. GOSH. I’ve always loved this house and the movie. Just makes you want to say Ahhhhh!