Review of Father's Little Dividend

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!