The Courtship of Eddie's Father
“Every boy needs a mother... even if Dad has to marry her!”
Although he's only seven, Eddie's got it all figured out. He wants his father, a widower, to get remarried — to the girl next door. Unfortunately, she's not one of the women that his dad's been dating.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About The Courtship of Eddie's Father
The Courtship of Eddie's Father is a 1963 English-language drama, comedy and romance film directed by Vincente Minnelli. The cast is led by Glenn Ford, Shirley Jones, Stella Stevens. It has a runtime of 2h 0m. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Courtship of Eddie's Father was produced by Venice Productions and Euterpe Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on March 27, 1963.
- Director
- Vincente Minnelli
- Writers
- John Gay
- Release date
- March 27, 1963
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Venice Productions, Euterpe Productions
The Courtship of Eddie's Father cast & crew
The Courtship of Eddie's Father was directed by Vincente Minnelli and written by John Gay.
The cast features Glenn Ford as Tom Corbett, Shirley Jones as Elizabeth Marten, Stella Stevens as Dollye Daly, Ron Howard as Eddie Corbett, Dina Merrill as Rita Behrens, and Roberta Sherwood as Mrs. Livingston.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by George Stoll, cinematography is by Milton Krasner, and it was produced by Joe Pasternak.
Is The Courtship of Eddie's Father worth watching?
At 2h 0m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, comedy, and romance, The Courtship of Eddie's Father is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Courtship of Eddie's Father
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Cast of The Courtship of Eddie's Father
Glenn Ford
Tom Corbett
Shirley Jones
Elizabeth Marten
Stella Stevens
Dollye Daly
Ron Howard
Eddie Corbett
Dina Merrill
Rita Behrens
Roberta Sherwood
Mrs. Livingston
Jerry Van Dyke
Norman Jones
Carol Andreson
Cigarette Girl (uncredited)
Ellen Atterbury
Millie (uncredited)
Christopher Barrey
Child Party Guest (uncredited)
Leslie Barringer
Mike (uncredited)
John Barton
Arcade Patron (uncredited)
The Courtship of Eddie's Father — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Courtship of Eddie's Father in United States?
The Courtship of Eddie's Father is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Courtship of Eddie's Father in?
The Courtship of Eddie's Father is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Courtship of Eddie's Father?
The Courtship of Eddie's Father runs 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).
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