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
Adam Pontipee (Howard Keel) lives with his six brothers in a cabin in a remote area of the woods. He goes to town one day and convinces a girl named Milly (Jane Powell) to marry him. They return to the cabin, where she suddenly realizes he has six brothers.
Milly tries to teach them some manners after her initial shock, but they are not entirely keen to change their ways. They are, however, anxious to get wives of their own.
After Adam reads about Roman capturing of Sabine women, he hatches a plan for his brothers - kidnap whoever they want to marry and bring them back to the cabin.
"Seven Bridges for Seven Brothers" is, today, somewhat of a classic; Stanley Donen adapts the screenplay by Albert Hackett, Frances Goodrich and Dorothy Kingsley; their combined efforts are superb.
I have grown up on this film and was surprised at the fact that, after having seen it very recently, it continues to hold up as well as it did when I was younger. I recommend it to everyone of all ages - it's funny, charming, sweet-natured and very enjoyable.
Milly tries to teach them some manners after her initial shock, but they are not entirely keen to change their ways. They are, however, anxious to get wives of their own.
After Adam reads about Roman capturing of Sabine women, he hatches a plan for his brothers - kidnap whoever they want to marry and bring them back to the cabin.
"Seven Bridges for Seven Brothers" is, today, somewhat of a classic; Stanley Donen adapts the screenplay by Albert Hackett, Frances Goodrich and Dorothy Kingsley; their combined efforts are superb.
I have grown up on this film and was surprised at the fact that, after having seen it very recently, it continues to hold up as well as it did when I was younger. I recommend it to everyone of all ages - it's funny, charming, sweet-natured and very enjoyable.
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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
- $14,839
- 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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