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Father Of The Bride (franchise)
The ''Father of the Bride'' franchise consists of a series of released comedy and romantic comedy films, based on the premise of the 1949 novel of the same name. The film adaptations respectively depict the events of wedding preparations from the point of view of an overly-protective father, and his growing realizations that his daughter has grown. Developed by MGM in 1950 as a comedy, the original film was critically and financially successful, and was followed by a sequel in 1951. In 1991, The Walt Disney Company purchased the film rights to the story and adapted a romantic comedy remake through its Touchstone Pictures film studio, followed by a sequel in 1995. Both Disney films update the story to a then-contemporary setting. Though the remakes were not critically acclaimed releases, they have subsequently gained cult status within their respective genre. A third installment, "mini-sequel", was filmed during the COVID-19 pandemic and was released on September 25, 2020, to su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Father Of The Bride (novel)
''Father of the Bride'' is a novel by American author Edward Streeter, first published in 1949. The book humorously explores the trials and tribulations of a father coming to terms with his daughter's impending wedding. Synopsis Stanley Banks, a middle-class suburban father, believes that weddings are simple affairs—two people fall in love and get married. However, his world is turned upside down when his daughter, Kay, announces her engagement to Buckley Dunstan. As the wedding preparations begin, Stanley finds himself overwhelmed by the mounting costs, chaotic planning, and shifting family dynamics. While his wife, Ellie, and Kay are swept up in the excitement, Stanley struggles to maintain control, feeling increasingly sidelined and nostalgic about his daughter's childhood. Through a series of comedic misadventures and emotional realizations, he ultimately comes to accept the inevitable changes in his family. Adaptations The novel's popularity led to several adaptation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gluyas Williams
Gluyas Williams (July 23, 1888 – February 13, 1982) was an American cartoonist, notable for his contributions to ''The New Yorker'' and other major magazines. He was also syndicated in a number of newspapers, including the ''Boston Globe''. Born in San Francisco, California, son of Robert and Virginia Williams, his name (pronounced GLUE-yass) reflected his Cornish ancestry. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Harvard in 1911. In college, he was a member of the ''Harvard Lampoon''.''The Harvard Lampoon Centennial Celebration 1876-1973'' edited by Martin Kaplan, Little, Brown and Company, 1973. His cartoons employed a clean black-and-white style and often dealt with prevailing themes of the day such as Prohibition. His strip, as of 1924, was titled “The World At Its Worst.” His work appeared in ''Life'', ''Collier's'', ''Century'' and ''The New Yorker''. He was also syndicated to such newspapers as ''The Plain Dealer''. According to his obituary in ''The New Yor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Father Of The Bride Part 3(ish)
''Father of the Bride, Part 3(ish)'' is a 2020 American romantic-comedy short film, presented in the form of screenlife story-telling. Written and directed by Nancy Meyers, the movie serves as a legacy-sequel which takes place chronologically after the events of ''Father of the Bride Part II''. It is the third release in the film series starring Steve Martin in the title role, and is the fifth overall installment in the ''Father of the Bride'' franchise. The plot centers around the Banks family, and depicts how they handled the self-isolation restrictions order during the early days of COVID-19, while also preparing for Matthew's upcoming wedding. The short depicts his unconventional wedding, during the difficult social limitations as a result of the pandemic. Plot The Banks family is preparing for the upcoming marriage of Matthew "Matty" Banks and his fiancée Rachel, a discussion organized by Matty for those plans because the event was delayed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pand ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Father Of The Bride Part II
''Father of the Bride Part II'' is a 1995 American comedy film starring Steve Martin, Diane Keaton, and Martin Short. It is a sequel to the 1991 film '' Father of the Bride'', remake of the 1951 film '' Father's Little Dividend'' which was the sequel to the original 1950 titular film, and fourth installment overall in the ''Father of the Bride'' franchise. Plot Four years after the events of the first film, Annie tells her family that she is pregnant. George narrates what he had to go through for the nine months of her pregnancy. He begins to panic, believing himself too young to be a grandfather. He has his assistant make a list of people who are older than him, dyes his hair brown, and after the roof leaks, decides he and Nina should sell the house their children grew up in if one more thing goes wrong with it. Termites strike the house two weeks later. George sells it to the Habibs without telling Nina. At dinner, after discussing whether the baby's last name will be hyphe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Howard Rosenman
Howard Rosenman (born February 1, 1945), also known as Zvi Howard Rosenman, is an American producer and motion picture executive. He specializes in producing romantic comedy films and documentary films. Some of his most popular productions include '' Father of the Bride'' (1991) starring Steve Martin and Diane Keaton, Joss Whedon's ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' (1992) and ''The Family Man'' (2000) starring Nicolas Cage. Rosenman's documentary film '' Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt'' won the Peabody Award and the 1990 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature; his film '' The Celluloid Closet'' also won the Peabody Award. Life and career Rosenman was born in Brooklyn, New York and grew up in Far Rockaway, Queens, the son of Sima (née Rosenfeld) and Morris Joseph Rosenman, Ashkenazi Jewish parents from Israel whose families had lived in the Old City of Jerusalem and Mea Shearim for seven generations, but immigrated to the United States in the wake of Arab pogroms. R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carol Baum
Carol Baum (née Friedland) is an American movie producer best known for her work with Sandollar Productions. She is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. As of 2024, she teaches producing at the USC School of Cinematic Arts, and formerly taught a similar class at the American Film Institute (AFI). She also serves as a mentor for The Peter Stark Producing Program at USC. Awards In the 1989 Academy Awards, the documentary '' Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt'' won for Best Documentary Feature. Also in 1989, ''Tidy Endings'' won a CableACE Award for Dramatic or Theatrical Special. In 1997, ''Fly Away Home'' won a Christopher Award, a Genesis Award for Best Feature Film, and the Critic's Choice Award for Best Family Film at the Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards. In addition, Caleb Deschanel was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Cinematography for the film. In 2015, '' Zapped'' won a Leo Award for Best Television Movie. Personal life A N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nancy Meyers
Nancy Jane Meyers (born December 8, 1949) is an American filmmaker. She has written, produced, and directed many critically, commercially successful films. She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for '' Private Benjamin'' (1980). Her film ''Baby Boom'' (1987) was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy. She co-wrote '' Father of the Bride'' (1991), '' Father of the Bride Part II'' (1995), and both wrote and directed '' The Parent Trap'' (1998), ''What Women Want'' (2000), '' Something's Gotta Give'' (2003), '' The Holiday'' (2006), '' It's Complicated'' (2009), and '' The Intern'' (2015). Meyers was married to filmmaker Charles Shyer, with whom she had two children, including filmmaker Hallie Meyers-Shyer. Early life and education Meyers was born in Philadelphia. Her father, Irving Meyers, was an executive at a voting machines manufacturer. Her mother, Patricia Meyers (née Lemisch), was an interior design ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Shyer
Charles Richard Shyer (October 11, 1941 – December 27, 2024) was an American filmmaker. Shyer's films are mainly comedies, often with a romcom overtone. His writing-directing credits include '' Private Benjamin'' (1980), ''Irreconcilable Differences'' (1984), ''Baby Boom'' (1987), '' Father of the Bride'' (1991), '' The Parent Trap'' (1998), '' The Affair of the Necklace'' (2001), and '' Alfie'' (2004). Early life Shyer was born in Los Angeles, the son of Lois (née Jones) Delaney and Melville Shyer, a production executive and film director. His father worked with D.W. Griffith and was one of the founders of the Directors Guild of America. After attending UCLA, Shyer was accepted into the DGA's apprenticeship program, which led to work as an assistant director. However, Shyer's focus was soon diverted to writing and he went to work as an assistant to Garry Marshall and Jerry Belson, producers of the TV series '' The Odd Couple''. He eventually worked his way up to head wri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Father Of The Bride (1991 Film)
''Father of the Bride'' is a 1991 American romantic comedy film starring Steve Martin, Diane Keaton, Kimberly Williams (in her film debut), Kieran Culkin, and Martin Short. It is a remake of the 1950 film of the same name. Martin portrays George Banks, a businessman who becomes flustered while he and his family prepare for his daughter's marriage. The film opened to positive reviews, and became a box office success. With its success, a sequel, '' Father of the Bride Part II'', was released in 1995. This was Nancy Meyers and Keaton's second of five films together, the first being ''Baby Boom'' (1987); the others were '' Father of the Bride Part II'', '' Something's Gotta Give'' (2003) and '' Father of the Bride Part 3(ish)'' (2020). Plot The film begins with George Banks sitting in his house right after the wedding reception of his 22-year old daughter, Annie. George then narrates the events that lead up to Annie’s wedding. George lives in San Marino, California with his wif ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Father's Little Dividend
''Father's Little Dividend'' is a 1951 American comedy film directed by Vincente Minnelli and starring Spencer Tracy, Joan Bennett, and Elizabeth Taylor. The movie is the sequel to '' Father of the Bride''. Plot Newly married Kay Dunstan announces that she and her husband are going to have a baby, leaving her father, Stanley Banks, having to come to grips with becoming a grandfather. Middle-class family man Stanley Banks reminisces on events of the past year: One afternoon, returning from the office feeling happy and energetic, Stanley's routine is interrupted when his wife Ellie tells him that they are having dinner with their daughter Kay and her husband, Buckley Dunstan, to hear some important news. Although Stanley is certain that it concerns Buckley's business, the newlyweds reveal that Kay is expecting a baby. Buckley's parents, Doris and Herbert, are delighted, as is Ellie, but Stanley broods that he is too young and vibrant to be a grandfather. Soon Ellie, flush with e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frances Goodrich
Frances Goodrich (December 21, 1890 – January 29, 1984) was an American actress, dramatist, and screenwriter, best known for her collaborations with her partner and husband Albert Hackett. She received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama with her husband in 1956 for '' The Diary of Anne Frank'' which had premiered the previous year. Early life Goodrich was born in Belleville, New Jersey, the second daughter of five children, of Madeleine Christy (née Lloyd) and Henry Wickes Goodrich. The family moved to nearby Nutley, New Jersey when Goodrich was two. She attended Collegiate School in Passaic, New Jersey, and graduated from Vassar College in 1912, and attended the New York School of Social Work from 1912 to 1913, but left to become an actress in Henry Miller's productions. In 1924 she appeared in George Kelly's play, ''The Show Off''. Career Soon after she left the New York School of Social Work, Goodrich began the acting portion of her career at the Players Club in New York Cit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |