United States / May 02, 1952 / NR / New York City, New York
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
The "Cheaper by the Dozen" crew is back, sans Clifton Webb. Lillian is struggling to make ends meet without her husband's income, while Anne, Martha, and even Ernestine find romance.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Robert Arthur | Frank Gilbreth |
| Verna Felton | Cousin Leora |
| Teddy Driver | Jack Gilbreth (uncredited) |
| Tommy Ivo | William Gilbreth (uncredited) |
| Jimmy Hunt | Fred Gilbreth (uncredited) |
| Anthony Sydes | Dan Gilbreth (uncredited) |
| June Hedin | Jane Gilbreth (uncredited) |
| Tina Thompson | Young Jane Gilbreth (uncredited) |
| Carol Nugent | Lily Gilbreth (uncredited) |
| Martin Milner | Al Lynch (uncredited) |
| Clay Randolph | Morton Dykes (uncredited) |
| Robert Easton | Franklin Dykes (uncredited) |
| Cecil Weston | Emily (uncredited) |
| Lori Lanegger | Susan Whitaker (uncredited) |
| Willis Bouchey | Kendall Williams (uncredited) |
| Jack Larson | Packy Talbot (uncredited) |
| Clifton Webb | Frank Gilbreth (uncredited) |
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| Robert Adler | Harper's Chauffeur (uncredited) |
| William Forrest | Col. Putnam (uncredited) |
| Everett Glass | Faculty Member (uncredited) |
| Maudie Prickett | Lady with Fan (uncredited) |
| Dick Rich | Bit Role (uncredited) |
| Mario Siletti | Albert - the Barber (uncredited) |
| Benny Bartlett | 'Bubber' Beasley (uncredited) |
| Al Thompson | Porter (uncredited) |
| Michael Ross | Club Doorman (uncredited) |
| Merry Anders | Student /Graduate (Uncredited) |
| Charlotte Austin | Student (Uncredited) |
| David Bair | Bit Role (Uncredited) |
| Boyd Cabeen | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| A. Cameron Grant | Judge (uncredited) |
| Mary Alan Hokanson | Nurse (uncredited) |
| Jacqueline Kenley | Girl (uncredited) |
| Roddy McCaskill | Bob Gilbreth (uncredited) |
| Syd Saylor | Cab Driver (uncredited) |
| Bob Stebbins | Ernestine's Dance Partner (Uncredited) |
Genres
Comedy
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Belles on Their Toes |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | 20th Century Fox |
| Release date | 2 maggio 1952 |
| Production | Samuel G. Engel |
| Writer | Phoebe Ephron, Henry Ephron, Frank B. Gilbreth Jr., Ernestine Gilbreth Carey |
| Editing | Robert Fritch, Leonard Doss |
| Cinematography | Arthur E. Arling |
| Assistant directors | Henry Levin |
| Camera operators | Arthur E. Arling |
| Additional photography | Arthur E. Arling |
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| Production design | Lyle R. Wheeler, Thomas Little, Leland Fuller, Stuart A. Reiss |
| Art direction | Lyle R. Wheeler, Leland Fuller, Thomas Little, Stuart A. Reiss |
| Set decoration | Thomas Little, Stuart A. Reiss, Lyle R. Wheeler, Leland Fuller |
| Visual effects | Ray Kellogg |
| Music | Cyril J. Mockridge, Roger Heman Sr., Arthur von Kirbach, Lionel Newman, Bernard Mayers, Eliot Daniel |
| Sound | Roger Heman Sr., Cyril J. Mockridge, Arthur von Kirbach, Lionel Newman, Bernard Mayers, Eliot Daniel |
| Costume design | Dorothy Jeakins, Charles LeMaire, Ben Nye |
| Makeup | Ben Nye, Dorothy Jeakins, Charles LeMaire |
| Hairstyling | Dorothy Jeakins, Charles LeMaire, Ben Nye |
| Collection | Cheaper by the Dozen (1950) Collection |
Release dates
Limited release
Theatrical release
United States / May 16, 1952
Germany / Oct 28, 1952 / 6
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