When a backwoodsman in 1850s Oregon brings a wife home to his farm, his six brothers decide that they want to get married too.When a backwoodsman in 1850s Oregon brings a wife home to his farm, his six brothers decide that they want to get married too.When a backwoodsman in 1850s Oregon brings a wife home to his farm, his six brothers decide that they want to get married too.
- Won 1 Oscar
- 8 wins & 7 nominations total
Julie Newmar
- Dorcas Gaylen
- (as Julie Newmeyer)
Ruta Lee
- Ruth Jepson
- (as Ruta Kilmonis)
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- TriviaJulie Newmar (Dorcas) (here credited as Julie Newmeyer) was an accomplished dancer, but she never got a chance to show off her skills because her dance partner Jeff Richards (Benjamin Pontifee) was a former professional baseball player with no dancing skills.
- GoofsIn "Wonderful, Wonderful Day" birds fly onto the set, and and several crash into the painted backdrop in the background. (The director acknowledges this in a documentary.)
- Crazy creditsIn the end credits, Jacques d'Amboise (Ephraim) is listed as appearing courtesy of the New York City Ballet.
- Alternate versionsFilmed in two different versions: one in CinemaScope (2:55) and one in a "flat" widescreen (1.77). The CinemaScope version is the one generally screened, but both are available. The main difference between the two versions is a slight difference in angles, some minor differences in sound clarity and finally the "flat" widescreen version features more camera movement in order to capture all the action. Warner Brothers has released a 2-DVD set of this film containing both of these versions.
- ConnectionsAlternate-language version of Satte Pe Satta (1982)
- SoundtracksBless Yore Beautiful Hide
(uncredited)
Music by Gene de Paul
Lyrics by Johnny Mercer
Sung by Howard Keel
Featured review
Brilliant!
This is most certainly a candidate for the best movie musical of all time. The story is simple enough to follow, but the musical sequences intertwine between the dramatic scenes with such fluidity that they help to further the story, rather then bog it down. The actors and dancers are all in top form, but special mention should go to Tommy Rall and Russ Tamblyn for their impressive acrobatic stunts which add an extra degree of vibrancy to the whole production. Howard Keel and Jane Powell work well together and make a realistic, and pleasant pair. Among the highlights to be seen are Keel's lively rendition of "Bless Yore Beautiful Hide", Powell's "Goin' Cotin'" sung with the men, and of course the famous barn raising dance sequence, which is truly a sight to behold; a visual feast for the eyes. Also worth noting, and often overlooked, is the "Lament" ("Lonesome Polecat") number which is done entirely in one take. It is charming, graceful, and extremely well executed.
It should also be noted that this silm was shot twice at the same time, once in CinemaScope and once "flat". The scope version is the one generally shown on TV and video. If you see this version, see it "letterboxed". However, the "flat" version is quite unique in its own right, with many of the scenes and dances reframed and in some instances, offering a better, more full view of the proceedings. Definitely a not-to-be-missed film, especially for fans of the musical genre.
It should also be noted that this silm was shot twice at the same time, once in CinemaScope and once "flat". The scope version is the one generally shown on TV and video. If you see this version, see it "letterboxed". However, the "flat" version is quite unique in its own right, with many of the scenes and dances reframed and in some instances, offering a better, more full view of the proceedings. Definitely a not-to-be-missed film, especially for fans of the musical genre.
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- laffinsal
- Oct 10, 2000
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- A Bride for Seven Brothers
- Filming locations
- Corral Creek Canyon, Sun Valley, Idaho, USA(avalanche)
- Production company
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Box office
- Budget
- $2,540,000 (estimated)
- Gross worldwide
- $14,071
- Runtime1 hour 42 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 2.55:1
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By what name was Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954) officially released in India in English?
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