This weekend in 1950, the original "Father of the Bride," starring Elizabeth, premiered in theaters nationwide. This comedy for the ages, directed by Vincent Minnelli, featured Spencer Tracy as an in-over-his-head father, trying to cope with preparations for the upcoming wedding of his daughter (played by Elizabeth). ⁣ ⁣ The movie was a major success for MGM Studios, as one of the highest-grossing films of that year, and soon became an instant classic. It was even remade in 1991 starring Steve M

Father of the Bride is a 1950 American comedy film about a man trying to cope with preparations for his daughter's wedding starring Spencer Tracy, Joan Bennett, and Elizabeth Taylor. Directed by Vincente Minnelli, it was adapted by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett from the 1949 novel by Edward Streeter. Father of the Bride was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role, Best Picture, and Best Writing, Screenplay. | Because We Love Classic Cinema

Scene from "Father of the Bride" (1950), with Spencer Tracy, Elizabeth Taylor and Joan Bennett. | Midcentury Fashion