This provides a somewhat interesting glimpse of prosperous urban life in the 1920s. Films are always a partial reflection of the era when it was produced, and this is certainly the case here - it did receive an award from the Catholic Church, and I understand why the pre-Vatican II Church liked it. According to Susan Sacket in "Box Office Hits", it was the fourth most popular film of 1950; however, it does not pass the test of time. I can not understand why it did so well at the box office. There is no real plot. Instead, it is more a collection of short incidents from a period in the life of a well-to-do family with ten children. While somewhat enjoyable, it is does not stand out in any way, and I found that my mind wandered frequently, especially toward the end of the film.
Review of Cheaper by the Dozen
