Cheaper by the Dozen
by Ernestine Gilbreth Carey, Frank Bunker Gilbreth, Jr.literary work· published 1948
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The unforgettable story of the Gilbreth clan as told by two of its members. In this endearing, amusing memoir, siblings Frank Jr. and Ernestine capture the hilarity and heart of growing up in an oversized family. Mother and Dad are world-renowned efficiency experts, helping factories fine-tune their assembly lines for maximum output at minimum cost. At home, the Gilbreths themselves have cranked out twelve kids, and Dad is out to prove that efficiency principles can apply to family as well as the workplace. The heartwarming and comic stories of the jumbo-size Gilbreth clan have delighted generations of readers, and will keep you and yours laughing for years.
Adaptations (4)
Cheaper by the Dozen has been adapted into 4 films, from 1950 to 2022.
Cheaper by the Dozen2003 · film · 98 min · dir. Shawn Levy · IMDb ↗The Baker brood moves to Chicago after patriarch Tom gets a job coaching football at Northwestern University, forcing his writer wife, Kate, and the couple's 12 children to make a major adjustment. The transition works well until work demands pull the parents away from home, leaving the kids bored -- and increasingly mischievous.
Cheaper by the Dozen 22005 · film · 94 min · dir. Adam Shankman · IMDb ↗The Baker family, while on vacation, find themselves in competition with a rival family of eight children.
Cheaper by the Dozen2022 · film · 107 min · dir. Gail Lerner · IMDb ↗This remake of the beloved classic follows the raucous exploits of a blended family of 12, the Bakers, as they navigate a hectic home life while simultaneously managing their family business.
