Sobbin' Women: The Making of 'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers'

Sobbin' Women: The Making of 'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers'

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Sobbin' Women: The Making of 'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers'

1997

0h 35m

7.5(2 votes)

Documentary

Overview

This behind-the-scenes documentary includes interviews with people who were directly involved in the MGM classic musical 'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers'. Those interviewed include actors and actresses who appeared in the film - as well as the film's choreographer, director, and musical arranger

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Cast & Crew

10 members

Acting

Howard Keel

Himself - Host

Howard Keel

Directing

Stanley Donen

Himself

Stanley Donen

Sound

Saul Chaplin

Himself

No Image

Crew

Michael Kidd

Himself

Michael Kidd

Acting

Russ Tamblyn

Himself

Russ Tamblyn

Acting

Tommy Rall

Himself

Tommy Rall

Acting

Jane Powell

Herself

Jane Powell

Acting

Julie Newmar

Herself

Julie Newmar

Acting

Virginia Gibson

Herself

Virginia Gibson

Acting

Ruta Lee

Herself

Ruta Lee

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