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The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band

Plot: 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. There, Grampa Bower causes trouble with his pro-Cleveland ideas, as Dakota residents are overwhelmingly Republican, and hope to get the territory admitted as two states (North and South Dakota) rather than one in order to send four Republican senators to Washington
Release Date: Friday, April 19 1968
55 years ago
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Portrait of Walter BrennanWalter Brennan
Walter Brennan was
73 in The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
as 'Grandpa Bower'.
Tue, Jul 24 1894 –
Sat, Sep 21 1974
Portrait of Buddy EbsenBuddy Ebsen
Buddy Ebsen was
60 in The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
as 'Calvin Bower'.
Thu, Apr 02 1908 –
Sun, Jul 06 2003
Portrait of Lesley Ann WarrenLesley Ann Warren
Lesley Ann Warren was
21 in The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
as 'Alice Bower'.
Fri, Aug 16 1946
Portrait of John DavidsonJohn Davidson
John Davidson was
26 in The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
as 'Joe Carder'.
Sat, Dec 13 1941
Portrait of Janet BlairJanet Blair
Janet Blair was
46 in The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
as 'Katie Bower'.
Sat, Apr 23 1921 –
Mon, Feb 19 2007
Portrait of Kurt RussellKurt Russell
Kurt Russell was
17 in The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
as 'Sidney Bower'.
Sat, Mar 17 1951
Portrait of Bobby RihaBobby Riha
Bobby Riha was
9 in The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
as 'Mayo Bower'.
Sat, May 10 1958
Portrait of Jon WalmsleyJon Walmsley
Jon Walmsley was
12 in The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
as 'Quinn Bower'.
Mon, Feb 06 1956
Portrait of Smith WordesSmith Wordes
Smith Wordes was
12 in The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
as 'Nettie Bower'.
Sun, Sep 18 1955
Portrait of Heidi RookHeidi Rook
Heidi Rook was
>> in The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
as 'Rose Bower'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Debbie SmithDebbie Smith
Debbie Smith was
>> in The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
as 'Lulu Bower'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Pamelyn FerdinPamelyn Ferdin
Pamelyn Ferdin was
9 in The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
as 'Laura Bower'.
Wed, Feb 04 1959
Portrait of Wally CoxWally Cox
Wally Cox was
43 in The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
as 'Mr. Wampler'.
Sat, Dec 06 1924 –
Thu, Feb 15 1973
Portrait of Richard DeaconRichard Deacon
Richard Deacon was
46 in The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
as 'Charlie Wrenn'.
Sat, May 14 1921 –
Wed, Aug 08 1984
Portrait of Steve HarmonSteve Harmon
Steve Harmon was
>> in The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
as 'Ernie Stubbins'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Goldie HawnGoldie Hawn
Goldie Hawn was
22 in The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
as 'Giggly Girl'.
Wed, Nov 21 1945
Portrait of John CraigJohn Craig
John Craig was
>> in The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
as 'Frank'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jonathan KiddJonathan Kidd
Jonathan Kidd was
54 in The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
as 'Telegrapher'.
Thu, Feb 12 1914 –
Tue, Dec 15 1987
Portrait of Julie AllredJulie Allred
Julie Allred was
13 in The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
as 'Blonde Girl (uncredited)'.
Thu, May 20 1954 –
Thu, Dec 29 2011
Portrait of Don AmesDon Ames
Don Ames was
>> in The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
as 'Townsman (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jimmy BatesJimmy Bates
Jimmy Bates was
>> in The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
as 'Square Dance Blonde Dancer (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Larry J. BlakeLarry J. Blake
Larry J. Blake was
53 in The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
as 'First Outspoken Man (uncredited)'.
Fri, Apr 24 1914 –
Tue, May 25 1982
Portrait of Buddy BryanBuddy Bryan
Buddy Bryan was
>> in The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
as 'Man at Republican Meeting (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bill CoontzBill Coontz
Bill Coontz was
50 in The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
as 'Townsman (uncredited)'.
Tue, Aug 28 1917 –
Fri, Apr 07 1978
Portrait of Ben FrommerBen Frommer
Ben Frommer was
54 in The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
as 'Townsman (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jun 12 1913 –
Sat, May 09 1992
Portrait of Rudy GermaneRudy Germane
Rudy Germane was
>> in The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
as 'Townsman (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Hank JonesHank Jones
Hank Jones was
27 in The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
as 'Town Delivery Boy (uncredited)'.
Mon, Jun 03 1940
Portrait of Richard LaMarrRichard LaMarr
Richard LaMarr was
>> in The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
as 'Townsman (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tex LambertTex Lambert
Tex Lambert was
>> in The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
as 'Townsman (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Kenneth MacDonaldKenneth MacDonald
Kenneth MacDonald was
66 in The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
as 'Townsman (uncredited)'.
Sun, Sep 08 1901 –
Fri, May 05 1972
Portrait of Bert MayBert May
Bert May was
>> in The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
as 'Dancer (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Philo McCulloughPhilo McCullough
Philo McCullough was
74 in The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
as 'Townsman (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jun 15 1893 –
Fri, Jun 05 1981
Portrait of Charles McQuaryCharles McQuary
Charles McQuary was
>> in The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
as 'Dakota Townsman (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Norman PalmerNorman Palmer
Norman Palmer was
46 in The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
as 'Townsman (uncredited)'.
Fri, May 20 1921 –
Tue, Nov 25 1986
Portrait of Butch PatrickButch Patrick
Butch Patrick was
14 in The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
as 'Johnny (uncredited)'.
Sun, Aug 02 1953
Portrait of Peter RenadayPeter Renaday
Peter Renaday was
32 in The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
as 'Dakota Townsman (uncredited)'.
Sun, Jun 09 1935
Portrait of Stephen RobertsStephen Roberts
Stephen Roberts was
50 in The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
as 'Second Outspoken Man (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jul 25 1917 –
Tue, Oct 26 1999
Portrait of John RoyJohn Roy
John Roy was
69 in The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
as 'Townsman (uncredited)'.
Tue, May 03 1898 –
Sat, May 31 1975
Portrait of Andrea SacinoAndrea Sacino
Andrea Sacino was
>> in The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
as 'Edna (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Cosmo SardoCosmo Sardo
Cosmo Sardo was
59 in The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
as 'Townsman (uncredited)'.
Sun, Mar 07 1909 –
Fri, Jul 14 1989
Portrait of Jack TornekJack Tornek
Jack Tornek was
81 in The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
as 'Townsman (uncredited)'.
Sun, Jan 02 1887 –
Mon, Feb 18 1974
Portrait of Jerry TrentJerry Trent
Jerry Trent was
>> in The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
as 'Dancer (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Marc WintersMarc Winters
Marc Winters was
>> in The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
as 'School Kid (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of William WoodsonWilliam Woodson
William Woodson was
50 in The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
as 'Henry White (uncredited)'.
Mon, Jul 16 1917 –
Wed, Feb 22 2017

Crew

Portrait of Michael O'HerlihyMichael O'Herlihy
Director
Michael O'Herlihy was
40 in The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
Sun, Apr 01 1928 –
Mon, Jun 16 1997
Portrait of Lowell S. HawleyLowell S. Hawley
Screenplay, Screenstory
Lowell S. Hawley was
>> in The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Richard M. ShermanRichard M. Sherman
Songs
Richard M. Sherman was
39 in The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
Tue, Jun 12 1928
Portrait of Robert B. ShermanRobert B. Sherman
Songs
Robert B. Sherman was
42 in The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
Sat, Dec 19 1925 –
Mon, Mar 05 2012
Portrait of Laura Bower Van NuysLaura Bower Van Nuys
Book
Laura Bower Van Nuys was
87 in The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band
Sat, Nov 27 1880 –
Mon, Jan 01 1979