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)
Storyline
Did you know
- 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
After 50 years, this movie musical still warms the heart and the senses.
It has been alluded to, revived somehow, often imitated but never duplicated.
The songs, the scenery, the dances are the frosting on the cake.
Although by today's standards SB4SB is dated, it nevertheless remains an industry and studio standard.
A great way to chart the early appearances of Ruta Lee and Julie Newmar, who at the time were using their original respective surnames of Kilmonis and Newmeyer. Don't blink or you'll miss Sheila James, who later went on to appear in The Trouble With Father and, of course, Dobie Gillis. Last, but not least, there's Amber Tamblyn's father, Russ, in his famous hatchet dance (Don't try this at home).
Again, happy 50th anniversary to a cool classic.
It has been alluded to, revived somehow, often imitated but never duplicated.
The songs, the scenery, the dances are the frosting on the cake.
Although by today's standards SB4SB is dated, it nevertheless remains an industry and studio standard.
A great way to chart the early appearances of Ruta Lee and Julie Newmar, who at the time were using their original respective surnames of Kilmonis and Newmeyer. Don't blink or you'll miss Sheila James, who later went on to appear in The Trouble With Father and, of course, Dobie Gillis. Last, but not least, there's Amber Tamblyn's father, Russ, in his famous hatchet dance (Don't try this at home).
Again, happy 50th anniversary to a cool classic.
- juliafwilliams
- Feb 10, 2004
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Siete novias para siete hermanos
- Filming locations
- Corral Creek Canyon, Sun Valley, Idaho, USA(avalanche)
- Production company
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
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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