"'I would like to say a few words about weddings,' a weary man says from the middle of a muddle of rice and scattered bottles. What follows is a warm, witty look at what it means to be Father of the Bride. Spencer Tracy is the father and Elizabeth Taylor is the bride in this lively Vincente Minnelli-directed classic. Taylor is glowingly showcased- and reflected in three mirrors when first seen in the wedding gown. Tracy's performance captures every loving father's exasperations and joys as the day approaches. It also captured the fourth of his nine Best Actor Academy Award nominations. The film also earned nominations for the Best Picture and Screenplay. Her comes the bride, there goes dad's wallet... and everyone's heart. What sparkling fun!"--Container.
Publisher:Burbank, Calif. : Warner Home Video, c2003.
General Note: Closed-captioned.Includes English and French language tracks with optional Chinese, English, French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, or Thai subtitles.Home use only.Standard version. Presented in a format preserving the aspect ratio of its original theatrical exhibition.Special features: Two newsreels: President Truman meets father of the bride and Wedding bells for movie star Elizabeth Taylor ; theatrical trailer ; behind-the-scenes notes.Originally released as a motion picture in 1950.Based on the novel by Edward Streeter.
Creation/Production Credits Note: Directed by Vincente Minnelli ; screenplay by Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett. LINCOLN
Participant or Performer Note: Spencer Tracy, Joan Bennett and Elizabeth Taylor with Don Taylor and Billie Burke.