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The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band

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The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
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G,1hr 50min
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1968
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Walt Disney Video
Synopsis: Set in 1888, this tuneful fact-based Disney production concerns the attempts of a musically talented family of Dakota pioneers -- who are politically divided on the upcoming presidential election -- to wrangle an invite to that year's Democratic convention in cosmopolitan St. Louis. Incumbent Grover Cleveland is attempting to win his second straight election and is challenged by Benjamin Harrison. The results are that Cleveland won the popular vote, but Harrison won the electoral vote to be declared ... Full Synopsis
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A flat and only intermittently entertaining musical from the Disney studios, The One and Only Genuine Original Family Band features a good cast that doesn't get enough of a chance to show what they can do. The score by the Sherman Brothers is catchy and hummable, but aside from the expansive "Dakota", it's not really impressive or up to the task of anchoring a major musical film. More depth, greater ... Full Review
Featured Cast
Grandpa Bower
Papa Bower
Joe Carder
Alice Bower
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