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black and white film (40s/50s) American family go to beach youngest child cuts hair short and strict father makes children wear old fashioned bathing suits!?

My mother saw this film played on UK TV in the late 70s as a 'Sunday Afternoon Film'

she remembers it as being a comedy about an 'All American' family of a strict father, mother, 4-5 children and a tall slender house keeper.

the film is about them going to the beach and the father making the children wear old fashioned bathing costumes and one of the daughters cut her hair off.
asked Apr 28, 2017 in Name That Movie by dizzylady (1 point)
Just a thought... However, there are more children than you state.

"Cheaper by the Dozen" (1950)

From TCM:  Ann is upset that Frank forbids them to wear bathing suits that reveal their knees.

http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/70716/Cheaper-by-the-Dozen/
commented Apr 30, 2017 by MystMoonstruck (10,229 points)
This is the film....I just showed my mum the trailer on YouTube and she was amazed how quickly someone found It! We have been searching for this film for years so thankyou very much for your help! Now gonna order it on dvd for her! Thanks again,
commented Apr 30, 2017 by dizzylady (1 point)

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Wonderful! Here it is as the official answer:

"Cheaper by the Dozen" (1950)

From TCM:  Ann is upset that Frank forbids them to wear bathing suits that reveal their knees.

http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/70716/Cheaper-by-the-Dozen/

You might want to check out the sequel: "Belles on Their Toes" (1952).

http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/68427/Belles-on-Their-Toes/

 

answered Apr 30, 2017 by MystMoonstruck (10,229 points)
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