Father’s Little Dividend (1951 starring Spencer Tracy, Joan Bennett, Elizabeth Taylor)

In this sequel to Father of the Bride (1950), Stanley Banks learns that his daughter Kay is going to have a baby. When they get the news everyone except Stanley is overjoyed. His wife and grandmother-to-be Ellie broadcasts it everywhere and all Stan can do is worry about the practical things like how his son-in-law Buckley can afford it. Well, having not long ago paid for the wedding, Stanley has no intention of bearing any of the expenses involved. Buckley’s parents and Ellie are overjoyed at the news and virtually take over redecorating the young couple’s new house. Crisis and false alarms take over their lives and when the child is born, the only person he doesn’t seem to like is Stanley. A walk in the park – and absolute panic when Stanley misplaces his grandson – seems to resolve the situation. /starring Spencer Tracy, Joan Bennett and Elizabeth Taylor.

All of the movies will be shown in their original, unedited format, with a pre-show newsreel or cartoon from the same era. Concessions will also be available for purchase at these shows. The movies are sponsored by individuals and businesses and by ZAAC.

While admission to the films is free, free will donations are encouraged and gladly accepted, with all proceeds from Classic Movie Sundays funding continued restoration and operation of the Historic State Theatre building.