This version actually was honored quite a bit, up for a handful of Academy Awards including "Best Picture." I don't remember this movie being THAT good, but everyone's sense of humor is different. Nothing against Martin, but it was too difficult trying to top Tracy's performance in here. As in most cases, there were more values and family togetherness in the classic-era movies than what Hollywood usually shows today. I watched both versions and would select this one over the re- make. It must have been a good story and pretty successful for a re-make to be made 40 years later, starring Steve Martin.
Of course, Hollywood exaggerates a bit, and not everyone's daughter looks like Elizabeth Taylor, but that's what made this fun and, I think, a hit movie.
Spencer Tracy is excellent as a "father of the bride" and he gives us a good idea of what it's like to have a daughter married off. For those who like a light comedy diversion, this was pretty good stuff.
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