USA,
1954, 102 min
Directed by:
Stanley DonenCinematography:
George J. FolseyCast:
Jane Powell, Jeff Richards, Howard Keel, Russ Tamblyn, Tommy Rall, Marc Platt, Matt Mattox, Jacques d'Amboise, Matt Moore, Julie Newmar, Nancy Kilgas, Betty Carr (more)VOD (3)
Plots(1)
Things are different for the Pontipee men now that big brother Adam's fetched a bride and brought her to their cabin. Indeed, the unwed brothers are so inspired they raid the town and carry off brides of their own! Like a favourite flannel shirt, everything fits right in this rugged whoop-for-joy directed by Stanley Donen, choreographed by Michael Kidd. Jane Powell and Howard Keel star, supported by a cast of buckskinned dancers and petticoated danseuses. And what steppin'! The barnraising sequence alone - backflipping, plank-leaping athleticism - leaves a daylong smile. "Bless Yore Beautiful Hide" all you brides and brothers! (Warner Bros. Home Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1955 - Adolph Deutsch, Saul Chaplin (Best Scoring of a Musical Picture)
- 1955 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1955 - Albert Hackett, Dorothy Kingsley, Frances Goodrich (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 1955 - George J. Folsey (Best Cinematography (Color))
- 1955 - Best Achievement in Film Editing
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1955 - Best Film