Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

Director: Stanley Donen Cast: Howard Keel
Howard Keel
, Jane Powell
Jane Powell
, Jeff Richards
Jeff Richards
, Russ Tamblyn
Russ Tamblyn
, Jacques D'Amboise
Jacques D'Amboise
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

Director: Stanley Donen Cast: Howard Keel
Howard Keel
, Jane Powell
Jane Powell
, Jeff Richards
Jeff Richards
, Russ Tamblyn
Russ Tamblyn
, Jacques D'Amboise
Jacques D'Amboise

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Overview

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), she is appalled at the brothers' slovenliness and sets about turning these unwashed louts into immaculate gentlemen. During the boisterous barn-raising scene, the brothers get into a scuffle with a group of townsmen over the affection of six comely lasses: Virginia Gibson, Julie Newmeyer (later Newmar), Ruth Kilmonis (later Ruth Lee), Nancy Kilgas, Betty Carr, and Norma Doggett (yep, most of the girls are dancers, too). Yearning to become husbands like their big brother, they ask Adam for advice. Alas, he has been reading a book about the abduction of the Sabine Women (or, as he puts it, the Sobbin' Women); and, in order to claim their gals, Adam explains, the boys must kidnap them--which they do, after blocking off all avenues of escape. Vowing to remain on their best behavior, the boys make no untoward advances towards their reluctant female guests--not even during one of the coldest winters on record. Comes the spring thaw, the angry townsfolk come charging up the mountain, demanding the return of the stolen girls (who, by this time, have "tamed" their men). A happy ending is ultimately had by all in this delightful if politically incorrect concoction.

Product Details

Release Date: 06/05/2018
UPC: 0888574665227
Original Release: 1954
Language: English
Time: 1:42:00
Sales rank: 3,224

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Howard Keel Adam Pontipee
Jane Powell Milly
Jeff Richards Benjamin
Russ Tamblyn Gideon
Jacques D'Amboise Ephraim
Tommy Rall Frank
Ruta Lee Ruth
Marc Platt Daniel
Matt Mattox Caleb
Virginia Gibson Daniel
Betty Carr Sarah
Howard Petrie Pete Perkins
Ian Wolfe Rev. Elcott
Nancy Kilgas Alice
Norma Doggett Martha
Earl Barton Harry
Dante DiPaolo Matt
Kelly Brown Carl
Matt Moore Ruth's Uncle
Dick Rich Dorcas' Father,Prospector
Marjorie Wood Mrs. Bixby
Russell Simpson Mr. Bixby
Anna Q. Nilsson Mrs. Elcott
Larry Blake Drunk,Drunk
Lois Hall Girl
Russ Saunders Swain
Terry Wilson Swain
George Robotham Swain
Walter Beaver Lem
Jarma Lewis Lem's Girl Friend
Sheila James Dorcas' Sister
I. Stanford Jolley Father
Tim Graham Father
Julie Newmar Dorcas
Gary Armstrong Member of Second Barn Raising Team
Ann Baker Town Girl
Paul Bradley Storekeeper
Chet Brandenburg Townsman
Russell Saunders Actor
Gene De Paul Composer
Adolph Deutsch Composer
Conrad Salinger Composer
Saul Chaplin Composer

Technical Credits
Albert Hackett Screenwriter
Frances Goodrich Screenwriter
Dorothy Kingsley Screenwriter
Jack Cummings Producer
A. Arnold Gillespie Special Effects
Douglas Shearer Sound Effects
Matthew Yuricich Special Effects
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