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The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band [1968] ... |  | |
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Length: | 110 minutes (1 hour 50 minutes) | MPAA Rating: | G | Sorting Category: | Family |
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Synopsis: The Bower Family Band petitions the Democratic National Committee to sing a Grover Cleveland rally song at the 1888 convention, but decide instead to move to the Dakota territory on the urging of a suitor to their eldest daughter.
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Random Trivia For This Title: - Likely because the plot was so closely tied to United States presidential politics, it was never released theatrically in Europe.
- Goldie HawnGoldie Hawn's "Giggly Girl" was a crossover character she successfully portrayed when she went on to appear in [Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In].
- Even though Democratic Renssaeler Bower, played by Walter BrennanWalter Brennan was politically opposed to his son Republican Calvin Bower, played by Buddy EbsenBuddy Ebsen, both actors were, in real-life, confirmed Republicans.
- The song {Ten Feet off the Ground} was one of two songs from the film sung and released by Louis ArmstrongLouis Armstrong in 1968.
- According to the DVD commentary, Lesley Ann WarrenLesley Ann Warren made the mistake of having her hair cut short (a la 'Twiggy') by her future husband during filming.
- Bing CrosbyBing Crosby was offered the Walter BrennanWalter Brennan role, but Disney balked at his insistence on a percentage of the box office receipts.
- Walter BrennanWalter Brennan portrays Buddy EbsenBuddy Ebsen's father. In real-life, Brennan was only fourteen years older than Ebsen.
- Goldie HawnGoldie Hawn's film debut.
- Goldie HawnGoldie Hawn and Kurt RussellKurt Russell, companions since 1983, both appeared in this 1968 film. They weren't any sparks yet during the filming of this movie. Goldie was 23 and Kurt was only 17.
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