Father of the Bride
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The New York Times bestselling classic tale about modern marriage and the basis for the popular films is now back in print Poor Mr. Banks His jacket is too tight, he can't get a cocktail, and he's footing the bill...He's the father of the bride. Stanley Banks is just your ordinary suburban dad. He's the kind of guy who believes that weddings are simple affairs in which two people get married. But when daddy's little girl announces her engagement to Buckley, Mr. Banks feels like his life has been turned upside down. The dress that will be worn for one day is how much? Why would anyone spend that much for flowers? And however befuddled Mr. Banks becomes, no one pays the least amount of attention to him. He must host cocktail parties with the in-laws to be, initiate financial planning talks with Buckley, and moderate family conferences on who will be invited to the reception. But poor Mr. Banks All he sees are the bills, and no one talks to him about losing his little girl Father of the Bride is a timeless, heartwarming, and hysterically funny tale that appeals directly to the lighter side of life, and any man with a child about to get married can appreciate Mr. Banks's situation and the troubles that befall him.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1476799296
ISBN13:9781476799292
Release Date:April 2015
Publisher:Simon & Schuster
Length:240 Pages
Weight:0.74 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 5.5" x 8.3"
Customer Reviews
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Father of The Bride is one of the Comedy Classics. I enjoy it every time I watch it
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
Father of the Bride (Part I) is more than a Classic Film, is at the pinnacle of the Comedy genre. Is one of those few movies that you'll enjoy and laugh each and every than you watch it. Though Steven Martin certenly is one of the best actors, superb as a comedian and excellent talent in dramatic roles, I prefer the Spencer Tracy version hands down the best though in Black & White you enjoy Specer's wit, he worked very hard get it perfect. Spencer Tracy as Stanley Banks Elizabeth Taylor as his daughter
Laughing at Life.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
Having already seen both movie versions and being cast in the play by the same name, I had to find a copy of the book and find out where all the delightful wit and humor had originated. I was also seeking to see if I could glean anything from the novel to use while acting in the play. I really enjoyed the movies and love the play. However, the book is more humorous than all three.FATHER OF THE BRIDE is told from the vantage point of Stanley Banks, the title character but in an omniscient way. There are tons of witty, one-liners throughout the novel, and though there is some dated material, the Mr. Banks of the novel seems more real and down-to-Earth than any the films are theatre have produced. The book is full of observations on life; from women and men to children and business, but told in a humorous, yet enlightening way. The book isn't very long and makes for a very entertaining read. "How. . . How".
"I am not a Big Chief."
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
This humorous play is based on the novel and has been successfully made into two different movies. The movie starring Spencer Tracy is more similar to the play than the Steve Martin film. However, the Steve Martin movie has one very important character that the Spencer Tracy film does not, Massoula (played by Martin Short); who is the funniest character in the script. Anyway, the play is a charming comedy that examines the horrors of the rituals we call weddings from the perspective of the father of the bride.Mr. Banks is a happily married man with three children who doesn't have any major problems in life. Then his daughter announces out of the blue that she is engaged to a man the family barely knows. Chaos begins and continues throughout the play until the last scene when we see the true character of the father of the bride.A delightful play that's not only a blast to watch, but is a joy to read as well.
a father finds out his daughter's getting married and freaks
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
I read this book a couple of months ago. It's very funny and sad at the same time. i feel bad for the dad because he's going through a hard time. But it has a happy ending.
A well-deserved revival
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
For those of you looking for a heart-warming story, this is the book for you. Even if you have seen the movie (old or new), the book captures a simple elegance that transforms the story into a suprisingly new experience. The story flows seamlessly from beginning to end with a clever combination of heart-tugging and humorous developments. Truly a pleasurable read! Thank you to S & S for bringing back this classic. I look forward to future releases from the Classic Edition series.
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