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.The print I saw was good but the sound was muffled. This film was made at a time when Hollywood started to direct films like TV shows. That's not necessarily a negative.Tracy's wive in this movie looks 35 years younger than him. He looks like he should have been the great grandfather, not the grandfather.It's a very bumper type movie transitioning from the 40s to the 60s.Not exactly my cup of tea, but not a horrible movie.

This sequel to "The Father of the Bride" is not as good as its predecessor, but is a pleasant enough comedy. Tracy is the whole show again, this time playing the reluctant grandfather as he fancies himself too young to have a grandchild. Much of it plays like a situation comedy. Once Tracy gets used to the idea of being Gramps, he fails to bond with the baby, who starts crying every time Tracy comes near. Bennett is again the faithful wife and the two Taylors return as the newlyweds. Minnelli directed this fluff before moving on to "An American in Paris" later in the year. Unfortunately, the DVD is dreadful in terms of picture quality and sound.

to me,this sequel to Father of the Bride is not as good.for one thing,there's less humour involved.it's more like a lite drama.also,i don't feel it has the same flow as "Bride".i didn't hate it,but i wouldn't call it a good movie either.maybe average at best.it's basically a rehash of "Bride" though instead of a marriage,its the impending birth of a baby,and Grandfatherhood.also,the particular DVD i viewed the movie on,had poor sound quality and no subtitle or caption options,so it was hard to hear everything.as far as i know,it's the only edition available.i would just warn anyone that this movie may only be available in poor quality.anyway,for me,Father's Little Dividend is a 5/10

A companion piece and direct sequel to "Father of the Bride" (1950), this continues the life of Stanley Banks (Spencer Tracy) and the new developments (and additions) in his family and is just as good as the original. And, this one won a writing award. Joan Bennett, who is very believable as Elizabeth Taylor's mother, is put (and seen) to good use. It's spring, and Tracy is primed and ready for anything. Anything that is, except for the news his daughter's pregnant. There's a fly in there somewhere, and then he's called "Grandpa." That was the fly. While everyone goes kooky over this little baby, he wonders what the big deal is. He defies being an old codger by working out and winds up feeling his age after all. Sit back and enjoy yourself with Spencer Tracy at his best!