Belles on Their Toes (1952): Cast & Plot
Belles on Their Toes is a 1952 comedy directed by Henry Levin, starring Clifton Webb as Frank Gilbreth (uncredited), Debra Paget and Barbara Bates. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Henry Levin
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- 20th Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Belles on Their Toes About?
The premise of Belles on Their Toes without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The familiar “Cheaper By the Dozen” family returns for another chapter, this time without Clifton Webb’s patriarch. Lillian faces financial pressures after her husband’s death, striving to keep the household together, while older daughters Anne, Martha and even the shy Ernestine begin exploring romance, adding both humor and heartfelt moments to the family’s ongoing saga.
Belles on Their Toes Themes & Keywords
· 24 tags- slimehouse
- original author as character
- levin and webb
- webb and loy
- webb and crain
- hunter and paget
- female engineer
- working single mother
- widow
- told in flashback
- social dance
- single mother
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- montclair new jersey
- male chauvinism
- large family
- household
- hospital room
- graduation
- engineer
- commencement
- college
- 1920s
- sequel
- based on book
Belles on Their Toes Cast & Characters
Clifton Webb leads the cast as Frank Gilbreth (uncredited), with Debra Paget as Martha Gilbreth and Barbara Bates as Ernestine Gilbreth. Directed by Henry Levin; 33 actors are credited in all.
- Director Henry Levin
- Clifton Webb as Frank Gilbreth (uncredited)
- Debra Paget as Martha Gilbreth
- Barbara Bates as Ernestine Gilbreth
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Myrna Loy as Lillian Gilbreth
Also Starring in Belles on Their Toes
· 29 more- Robert Arthur Frank Gilbreth
- Jimmy Hunt Fred Gilbreth (uncredited)
- Tommy Ivo William Gilbreth (uncredited)
- Carol Nugent Lily Gilbreth (uncredited)
- June Hedin Jane Gilbreth (uncredited)
- Teddy Driver Jack Gilbreth (uncredited)
- Tina Thompson Young Jane Gilbreth (uncredited)
- Hoagy Carmichael Tom Bracken
- Martin Milner Al Lynch (uncredited)
- Jeffrey Hunter Bob Grayson
- Edward Arnold Sam Harper
- Michael Ross Club Doorman (uncredited)
- Willis Bouchey Kendall Williams (uncredited)
- Verna Felton Cousin Leora
- William Forrest Col. Putnam (uncredited)
- Al Thompson Porter (uncredited)
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- Dick Rich Bit Role (uncredited)
- Robert Adler Harper's Chauffeur (uncredited)
- Benny Bartlett 'Bubber' Beasley (uncredited)
- Robert Easton Franklin Dykes (uncredited)
- Mario Siletti Albert - the Barber (uncredited)
- Jeanne Crain Ann Gilbreth
- Cecil Weston Emily (uncredited)
- Everett Glass Faculty Member (uncredited)
- Maudie Prickett Lady with Fan (uncredited)
- Jack Larson Packy Talbot (uncredited)
- Anthony Sydes Dan Gilbreth (uncredited)
- Clay Randolph Morton Dykes (uncredited)
- Lori Lanegger Susan Whitaker (uncredited)
Belles on Their Toes Plot Summary
What happens in Belles on Their Toes from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
After the passing of her husband, renowned efficiency expert Frank Gilbreth, Dr. Lillian Gilbreth faces the challenging task of raising their eleven lively children with limited financial resources. Rather than dispersing her children among various family members, she chooses to send them to Nantucket, accompanied by their dependable family cook and handyman, Tom Bracken. Meanwhile, she sets out on an ambitious journey to complete her late husband’s lecture circuit, demonstrating her resilience and dedication.
Full summary
The whole story of Belles on Their Toes, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Belles on Their Toes?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the main female protagonist who continues her late husband's work?
Cars in Belles on Their Toes
20 cars on screen, including the Lancia Lambda and the Pierce-Arrow unknown.
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Movies Like Belles on Their Toes
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Cheaper by the Dozen, Cheaper by the Dozen and Cheaper by the Dozen.
Belles on Their Toes FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Belles on Their Toes, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Belles on Their Toes?
Belles on Their Toes runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was Belles on Their Toes released?
Belles on Their Toes was released on May 2, 1952.
Who directed Belles on Their Toes?
Belles on Their Toes was directed by Henry Levin.
More films by Henry Levin Who is in the cast of Belles on Their Toes?
Belles on Their Toes stars Clifton Webb as Frank Gilbreth (uncredited), Debra Paget as Martha Gilbreth and Barbara Bates as Ernestine Gilbreth, among 33 credited actors.
Does Belles on Their Toes have a post-credit scene?
No. Belles on Their Toes has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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