Belles on Their Toes

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Summary: Great Family Fun
Review: Delightful sequel to Cheaper By The Dozen, Belles on Their Toes, follows the adventures of the Gilbreth family following the death of father Frank (Clifton Webb). Struggling to keep the family together, mother Lillian (Myrna Loy) continues the pioneering work in industrial engineering she started with her husband. Eldest daughter Ann (Jeanne Crain) has struggles of her own. Does she go off to college and pursue a life of her own, or stay home to help her mother with domestic matters, no small task since Ann is one of twelve children! The cast is very appealing and although they seem too good to be true at times, it's hard not to be drawn into this heartwarming comedy. Most of the cast from Cheaper repeats their roles in Belles, with the addition of a young Jeffrey Hunter and veteran character actor Edward Arnold. Also in the cast, a young Debra Paget (as third daugher Martha), and an unbilled Martin Milner as an "unsuitable" boyfriend for Ernestine (Barbara Bates). The Technicolor print for this film is superior to Cheaper By The Dozen, which is a plus. The color looks new and vibrant and it will add to the overall positive experience of viewing this film. As sequels go, Belles is pleasant and enjoyable family entertainment.

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Summary: Great Family Fun
Review: Delightful sequel to Cheaper By The Dozen, Belles on Their Toes, follows the adventures of the Gilbreth family following the death of father Frank (Clifton Webb). Struggling to keep the family together, mother Lillian (Myrna Loy) continues the pioneering work in industrial engineering she started with her husband. Eldest daughter Ann (Jeanne Crain) has struggles of her own. Does she go off to college and pursue a life of her own, or stay home to help her mother with domestic matters, no small task since Ann is one of twelve children! The cast is very appealing and although they seem too good to be true at times, it's hard not to be drawn into this heartwarming comedy. Most of the cast from Cheaper repeats their roles in Belles, with the addition of a young Jeffrey Hunter and veteran character actor Edward Arnold. Also in the cast, a young Debra Paget (as third daugher Martha), and an unbilled Martin Milner as an "unsuitable" boyfriend for Ernestine (Barbara Bates). The Technicolor print for this film is superior to Cheaper By The Dozen, which is a plus. The color looks new and vibrant and it will add to the overall positive experience of viewing this film. As sequels go, Belles is pleasant and enjoyable family entertainment.

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Summary: Looking forward
Review: It's been a long time waiting to see this film. Glad it's coming. Hope more of Jeffrey Hunter's films such as Lure of the Wilderness, The Frogmen, Red Skies of Montana, Seven Cities of Gold, White Feather could become available on DVD. That would be a delight.

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Summary: Terrific old stuff...
Review: Old values. Wonderful performances by Jeffrey Hunter ("The Searchers") and Jeanne Craine (an original from "Cheaper by the Dozen").

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Summary: Great Classic Movie!!
Review: This is a great classic movie,hopefully more of these never before classic movies will be released for the first time on dvd!!

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Summary: Love this movie!
Review: This movie, and its predecessor, Cheaper by the Dozen, are wonderful movies. I was so excited to find out they are coming out on DVD! Wonderful movies the whole family can enjoy. No worrying about what kind of things your children will see in this movie! It is a charming tale. Funny and sweet. A definate must have!!!!

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Summary: FUN ENTERTAINMENT
Review: This was a very pleasant and enjoyable movie and the picture quality was sharp and bright but the people and objects seemed to have a blue shadow around them and the sound was lousy. It was like listening through a tin can.
I wish the studios would release more of Jeffery Hunter's films such as "Man Trap" with Stella Stevens if it even still exists somewhere or "Brainstorm" with Anne Francis.