Cheaper by the Dozen. Poster of the 2003 movie and cover of the 1948 book
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Cheaper by the Dozen
Ernestine Gilbreth Carey, Frank B. Gilbreth Jr., 1948
movie vs book
Shawn Levy, 2003

Tom Baker is a college football coach in Midland, Illinois, where he raised twelve children. One day, Tom unexpectedly receives an offer from his old friend and football teammate Shake McGuire to coach at his alma mater in his hometown of Evanston, Illinois. Tom accepts the offer, and demands all the children vote on moving.


Cheaper by the Dozen 2. Poster of the 2005 movie and cover of the 1948 book, Cheaper by the Dozen
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Cheaper by the Dozen
Ernestine Gilbreth Carey, Frank B. Gilbreth Jr., 1948
movie vs book
Adam Shankman, 2005

Two years after Tom Baker resigned from his head coaching position, his family begins to undergo many changes, beginning with his daughter Lorraine’s internship with Allure magazine in New York City. Tom’s old rival, Jimmy Murtaugh, his new wife Sarina, and their large family (with only eight kids) are also staying at the lake for the summer.


Cheaper by the Dozen 2. Poster of the 2005 movie and cover of the 1950 book, Belles on Their Toes
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Belles on Their Toes
Ernestine Gilbreth Carey, Frank B. Gilbreth Jr., 1950
movie vs book
Adam Shankman, 2005

Two years after Tom Baker resigned from his head coaching position, his family begins to undergo many changes, beginning with his daughter Lorraine’s internship with Allure magazine in New York City. Tom’s old rival, Jimmy Murtaugh, his new wife Sarina, and their large family (with only eight kids) are also staying at the lake for the summer.