Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

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Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
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G,1hr 43min
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1954
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MGM
Synopsis: Based extremely loosely on the Stephen Vincent Benet story Sobbin' Women," Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is one of the best MGM musicals of the 1950s. Most of the story takes place on an Oregon ranch, maintained by Adam Pontabee (Howard Keel) and his six brothers, played by Jeff Richards, Russ Tamblyn, Tommy Rall, Mark Platt, Matt Mattox, and Jacques d'Amboise (it is no coincidence that five of those six boys are played by professional dancers). When Adam brings home his new bride Milly (Jane Powell), ... Full Synopsis
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Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is one of the screen's most exuberant musicals -- no small feat considering that the stolid Howard Keel plays the male lead. Fortunately, Keel is looser and livelier here than in many of his roles. Whether it's the part or director Stanley Donen, he seems inspired to have fun, whether cockily blustering through the town looking for a bride or sulking after a good reprimanding. ... Full Review
Featured Cast
Adam Pontabee
Benjamin Pontabee
Gideon Pontabee
Frank Pontabee
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Michael Kidd, 88, Dec. 24: Choreographer Michael Kidd was probably best known for the 1954 film...
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