Cheaper by the Dozen is based on the true story of the Gilbreth family as they move from Providence, Rhode Island to Montclair, New Jersey. The film presents a series of humorous vignettes showcasing the chaos and charm of life in a large family. Frank Gilbreth, Sr., a pioneer in motion study, frequently incorporates his professional techniques into family life, often with amusing and occasionally embarrassing outcomes. He struggles to keep pace with modern trends, especially when it comes to his daughters' interests in bobbed hairstyles and cosmetics. Cast: - Clifton Webb as Frank Bunker Gilbreth, Sr. (father) - Jeanne Crain as Ann Gilbreth - Myrna Loy as Mrs. Lillian Gilbreth (mother) - Betty Lynn as Deborah Lancaster - Edgar Buchanan as Dr. Burton - Barbara Bates as Ernestine Gilbreth - Mildred Natwick as Mrs. Mebane - Sara Allgood as Mrs. Monahan - Jimmy Hunt as William Gilbreth - Carol Nugent as Lillie Gilbreth - Norman Ollestad as Frank Gilbreth, Jr. (son) - Evelyn Varden as School Principal - Craig Hill as Tom Runtime: 85 minutes.