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1954 · 103 min · G

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

Directed by Stanley Donen · Comedy, Drama, Western

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954) is a Comedy film, directed by Stanley Donen set in Oregon during the 1800s, in winter. It runs 103 minutes and is rated G.

A western, with a comedic and romantic tone. Themes of love & longing and family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer
Gene de Paul
Cinematography
George J. Folsey
Cast
Jane PowellHoward KeelJeff RichardsRuss TamblynTommy RallJulie NewmarRuta LeeMatt Mattox

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Oregon
Setting
MountainRural
When
1800s
Season
Winter

Premise & themes

Premise
Western
Themes
Love & LongingFamily & Loyalty
Tone
ComedicRomantic

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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