Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is a 1954 musical film directed by Stanley Donen, with music by Saul Chaplin and Gene de Paul, and lyrics by Johnny Mercer. The script is based on the short story "The Sobbin' Women", by Stephen Vincent Benét, which was based in turn on the Ancient Roman legend of The Rape of the Sabine Women. The film was a 1954 Oscar nominee for Best Picture. Seven Brides is particularly known for the unusual choreography by Michael Kidd, which makes dance numbers out of such mundane frontier pursuits as chopping wood and raising a barn. A backwoodsman named Adam...
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quick facts
Release date:1954
Directed by:Stanley Donen
Rated:G (USA)
Runtime:102 Minutes
Producer:Jack Cummings
Editor:Ralph E. Winters
Music by:Saul Chaplin, Gene Vincent de Paul, Adolph Deutsch, Conrad Salinger
Cinematography:George J. Folsey
Screenplay by:Albert Hackett, Dorothy Kingsley, Frances Goodrich
Adapted from:The Sobbin' Women
Genre:Musical, Comedy, Adventure

Cast of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

Russ Tamblyn
Russ Tamblyn
Gideon Pontipee
Born:December 30, 1934
Age:77
Julie Newmar
Julie Newmar
Dorcas Gailen
Born:August 16, 1933
Age:78
Ian Wolfe
Ian Wolfe
Rev. Elcott
Born:Nov. 4, 1896
Died:Jan. 23, 1992
Matthew Moore
Matthew Moore
Ruth's Uncle
Born:Jan. 8, 1888
Died:Jan. 21, 1960
Howard Keel
Howard Keel
Adam Pontipee
Born:Apr. 13, 1919
Died:Nov. 7, 2004
Russell Simpson
Russell Simpson
Fred Bixby
Born:June 17, 1880
Died:Dec. 12, 1959

Honors and Awards

YearAward Nomination
1954 Academy Award for Best Picture, Jack Cummings
1954 Academy Award for Writing Adapted Screenplay, Albert Hackett
1954 BAFTA Award for Best Film, Stanley Donen
1954 DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film, Stanley Donen
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Film director of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

Stanley Donen
Stanley Donen
Born: April 13, 1924
Age: 88

Stanley Donen is an American film director and choreographer whose most celebrated works are Singin' in the Rain and On the Town, both of which he co-directed with actor and dancer Gene Kelly. His other noteworthy films include Royal Wedding, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Funny Face,...
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    Who was the writer of the music for the film Seven Brides for Seven Brothers?
  • A:
    Saul Chaplin and Gene Vincent de Paul composed the original music score for the film's soundtrack.
  • Q:
    When did the motion picture "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" debut?
  • A:
    The film was released in July, 1954.
  • Q:
    Who wrote the movie Seven Brides for Seven Brothers?
  • A:
    Stephen Vincent Benét and Albert Hackett wrote the movie's script.
  • Q:
    What is the rating of the motion picture, "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers"?
  • A:
    The film is rated G (USA).
  • Q:
    How many minutes is the runtime of the motion picture "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers"?
  • A:
    The approxomite runtime is 102 minutes.
  • Q:
    Who produced the film, "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers"?
  • A:
    Jack Cummings was the film's producer.
  • Q:
    What tagline was included in promotional materials for the film, "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers"?
  • A:
    The film's tagline was, "MGM's love-making musical!"
  • Q:
    Who was the distributor of the film, "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers"?
  • A:
    Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer was the film's distributor.
  • Q:
    The movie, "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" is in what genre?
  • A:
    It is labeled as... Musical and Comedy.
  • Q:
    Who directed the movie "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers"?
  • A:
    Stanley Donen was the motion picture's director.

Awards & Accolades

  • Original Music Score
    1955, 1948
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
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