Editing Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (section)

==Cast==
The Brothers and their Brides:
* [[Howard Keel]] as Adam and [[Jane Powell]] as Milly
* [[Jeff Richards (actor, born 1924)|Jeff Richards]] as Benjamin and [[Julie Newmar]] as Dorcas (credited as Julie Newmeyer)
* [[Matt Mattox]] as Caleb and [[Ruta Kilmonis|Ruta Lee]] as Ruth (credited as Ruta Kilmonis)
* [[Marc Platt (dancer)|Marc Platt]] as Daniel and [[Norma Doggett]] as Martha
* [[Jacques d'Amboise (dancer)|Jacques d'Amboise]] as Ephraim and [[Virginia Gibson]] as Liza
* [[Tommy Rall]] as Frank and Betty Carr as Sarah
* [[Russ Tamblyn]] as Gideon and Nancy Kilgas as Alice

===Brothers===
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To perform the dance numbers and action sequences, choreographer [[Michael Kidd]] wanted dancers to portray all six of Adam Pontipee's brothers. Kidd said that he "had to find a way to have these [[Rural poverty|backwoods]] men dance without looking ridiculous. I had to base it all around activities you would accept from such people&nbsp;– it couldn't look like [[ballet]]. And it could only have been done by superbly trained dancers." However, he was able to integrate into the cast two non-dancer MGM contract players who were assigned to the film, Jeff Richards, who performed just the simpler dance numbers, and [[Russ Tamblyn]], using him in the dance numbers by exploiting his talents as a gymnast and tumbler.<ref name="Variety 1997">{{cite news | title=Kidd embraced by the Academy | work=Variety | date=March 3–9, 1997 | author=Gilbert, Tom | pages=54}}</ref><ref>[https://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/16147/seven-brides-for-seven-brothers#articles-reviews ''Seven Brides for Seven Brothers''] TCM.com</ref>

The other four brothers were portrayed by professional dancers&nbsp;– Matt Mattox, Marc Platt, Tommy Rall, and Jacques d'Amboise.  All four balanced on a beam together during their barn-raising dance.

The wood-chopping scene in ''Lonesome Polecat'' was filmed in a single take.<ref>Silverman, 1996, p.194</ref>

* '''Adam''' (''light green shirt''): Howard Keel, a professional singer, appeared as the eldest of the seven brothers. He also appeared as ''Petruchio'' in [[Kiss Me Kate (film)|the film version of ''Kiss Me Kate'']], and appeared in leading roles in other musical films including ''[[Calamity Jane (1953 film)|Calamity Jane]]'', ''[[Rose Marie (1954 film)|Rose Marie]]'' and ''[[Show Boat (1951 film)|Show Boat]]''.<ref name="Howard Keel Calamity Jane">{{IMDb title |0045591 |Calamity Jane}}</ref>
* '''Benjamin''' (''orange shirt''): Jeff Richards was a former professional [[baseball]] player who topped out at [[Minor League Baseball|the AAA level of the minor leagues]]. Although obviously athletic, he is noticeably in the background, seated, or standing during the dance numbers so as to not expose his lesser dancing skills. This often relegated his partner, the classically trained ballet dancer [[Julie Newmar]], to the background as well.<ref>Filming notes in the DVD anniversary edition</ref>
* '''Caleb''' (''yellow shirt''): Matt Mattox, a professional dancer, appeared on stage on Broadway and also danced in many Hollywood musical films. His singing voice for the film was dubbed by [[Bill Lee (singer)|Bill Lee]].
* '''Daniel''' (''mauve shirt''): Marc Platt, a professional dancer, danced the role of ''Chalmers / Dream Curly'' in the original 1943 Broadway production of ''[[Oklahoma!]]''. He also had a dancing/speaking role in [[Oklahoma! (film)|the 1955 film version of ''Oklahoma!'']], as Curly's friend who buys his saddle at the auction and complains about Ado Annie's pie.<ref>{{cite news|author=Moira Macdonald|url=https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/dancer-reflects-on-legendary-career/|title=Dancer reflects on legendary career|work=The Seattle Times|date=20 November 2005}}</ref>
* '''Ephraim''' (''dark green shirt''): Jacques d'Amboise, a principal dancer with [[New York City Ballet]], was given special leave for the filming of ''Seven Brides for Seven Brothers'' (although he was recalled before filming was completed).<ref>[http://www.the-ballet.com/damboise.php Jacques d'Amboise] ''Ballet Encyclopedia''</ref>  He also danced in other musical films, including the ballet role of the ''Starlight Carnival'' "[[barker (occupation)|barker]]" in the film ''[[Carousel (film)|Carousel]]'' (in which he partnered [[Susan Luckey]] in ''Louise's ballet''). D'Amboise's work as a dance teacher for children was featured in the documentary film ''[[He Makes Me Feel Like Dancin']]'', which won an [[Academy Awards|Academy Award]] and [[Tony Award]].
* '''Frank''' (''red shirt''): Tommy Rall, a professional dancer and singer, appeared on stage on Broadway and in many musical films. His roles included Bill Calhoun (Lucentio) in  [[Kiss Me Kate (film)|the film version of ''Kiss Me Kate'']], and one of the Gallini brothers in the film ''[[Merry Andrew (film)|Merry Andrew]]'' (in which he was one of the three featured [[Acro dance|acrobatic dancers]] in the circus engagement scene&nbsp;– Rall is the dancer in the center wearing the red shirt). He appeared in the film ''[[Funny Girl (film)|Funny Girl]]'', as the Prince who partnered [[Barbra Streisand]] in a [[parody]] of the ballet ''[[Swan Lake]]''.
* '''Gideon''' (''blue shirt''): Russ Tamblyn was cast in the role of youngest brother Gideon. Tamblyn showcased his gymnastics training throughout the action sequences. He also had a starring role in the musical ''[[West Side Story]]'' as Riff. As of 2021, following d'Amboise's death, Tamblyn is the last surviving actor who played a brother.

===Brides===
Professional dancers played all seven of the brides.

The four girls whom Adam sees in the Bixby store when he first goes into town are Dorcas, Ruth, Liza and Sarah.

* '''Milly''': [[Jane Powell]] channelled her experiences growing up in Oregon to create Milly. She and [[Howard Keel]] would later reprise their roles in a ''Seven Brides for Seven Brothers'' stage adaptation.<ref name="Jane Powell Autobiography" />  She also appeared in dancing and singing roles in many other musical films, including ''[[Royal Wedding]]'', and ''[[Rich, Young and Pretty]]'' and also ''[[A Date with Judy (film)|A Date with Judy]]''. In the film, she marries Adam.
* '''Dorcas Gaylen''': [[Julie Newmar]] (Newmeyer), wore a purple dress in the barn raising scene. Dorcas is one of the more confident girls, and has stated that she always wanted to be a June bride and have a baby right away. She is also the only girl shown to have a sibling, a younger sister. A classically trained ballerina, she would later rise to fame as [[Catwoman]] in the 1960s TV version of ''[[Batman (TV series)|Batman]]''. She also won a Supporting Actress Tony Award for ''[[The Marriage-Go-Round]]'' (starring [[Claudette Colbert]]). She appeared on her neighbor [[James Belushi]]'s sitcom ''[[According to Jim]]'' after the two settled a highly publicized lawsuit. Her singing voice for the film was dubbed by Betty Allen. She marries Benjamin.
* '''Ruth Jepson''': [[Ruta Lee]] (Kilmonis) enjoyed a long stage and television career, appearing in dozens of films and TV series, working with [[Lucille Ball]], [[Sammy Davis Jr.]], [[Elizabeth Taylor]], [[Natalie Wood]], and [[Frank Sinatra]]. Lee appeared in the sitcom ''[[Roseanne]]'' as the first girlfriend of Roseanne's mother. Her singing parts for the film were dubbed in post-production by [[Betty Noyes]]. She is wearing a blue dress in the barn raising scene, and is shown to like baking pies. She marries Caleb.
* '''Martha''': Norma Doggett performed in the 1940s-50s Broadway shows ''[[Bells Are Ringing (musical)|Bells Are Ringing]]'', ''[[Fanny (musical)|Fanny]]'', ''[[Wish You Were Here (musical)|Wish You Were Here]]'', ''[[Miss Liberty]]'', and ''[[Magdalena: a Musical Adventure|Magdalena]]''. Her singing voice for the film was dubbed by Bobbie Canvin. She wears a green dress during the barn raising scene. She marries Daniel.
* '''Liza''': Virginia Gibson was nominated for a [[Tony Award]] in 1957 and performed regularly, as singer and dancer, on the [[Johnny Carson]] show. She wears a pink checkered dress during the barn raising scene. She marries Ephraim.
* '''Sarah Kine''': Betty Carr was also a Broadway veteran, dancing in ''[[Damn Yankees]]'', ''[[Happy Hunting (musical)|Happy Hunting]]'', ''Mask and Gown'', and ''Fanny'' (alongside Norma Doggett). Her singing voice for the film was dubbed by [[Norma Zimmer]]. She wears a yellow dress during the barn raising. She marries Frank.
* '''Alice Elcott''': Nancy Kilgas made her film debut in ''Seven Brides for Seven Brothers''. The youngest of the girls in the story, she is especially close with Milly and wears a peach colored dress in the barn raising scene. Her father is the town reverend. Gideon falls in love with her at first sight. She danced in the film versions of ''[[Oklahoma! (film)|Oklahoma!]]'', ''[[Shake, Rattle & Rock! (1956 film)|Shake, Rattle & Rock!]]'', and [[Alfred Hitchcock]]'s ''[[Torn Curtain]]''. Her singing voice for the film was dubbed by Marie Greene. She marries Gideon.

===Townspeople===
* Reverend Elcott ([[Ian Wolfe]]) is the local preacher and father of Alice, one of the brides. He is the officiant in both wedding ceremonies in the movie. A longtime Hollywood character actor, he is perhaps best remembered for his roles as Carter, chief clerk to "Wilfred the Fox" (Sir Wilfred Roberts) in ''[[Witness for the Prosecution (1957 film)|Witness for the Prosecution]]'', Mr. Atoz in the ''[[Star Trek: The Original Series|Star Trek]]'' episode "[[All Our Yesterdays (Star Trek: The Original Series)|All Our Yesterdays]]", as Father Joseph the Abbot in ''[[The Frisco Kid]]'', and as "Hirsch", "Mrs. Carlson's" butler on ''[[WKRP in Cincinnati]].''
* Pete Perkins ([[Howard Petrie]]) is a leading citizen of the town where the Pontipees do their trading. Another longtime Hollywood character actor, he is also known for his role as Tom Hendricks in ''[[Bend of the River]]'' and as Mr. Lattimore, the prosecuting attorney in the Randolph Scott movie ''Rage At Dawn''.
* Mrs. Bixby ([[Marjorie Wood]]), co-owner of the general store in the town. Perhaps best known for playing Lady Lucas opposite [[Greer Garson]] and [[Laurence Olivier]] in ''[[Pride and Prejudice (1940 film)|Pride and Prejudice]]'', she was a Hollywood veteran of 34 films going back to the silent movie era. She died a year after shooting wrapped on the movie.
* Mr. Bixby ([[Russell Simpson (actor)|Russell Simpson]]), co-owner of the general store in the town. A longtime Hollywood actor with 244 movie and television credits to his name going well back into the silents in 1914, his best known roles are as Pa Joad in ''[[The Grapes of Wrath (film)|The Grapes of Wrath]]'', and Red Kelly in ''[[San Francisco (1936 film)|San Francisco]]''.
* Harry (Earl Barton)
* Matt ([[Dante DiPaolo]])
* Carl (Kelly Brown)
* Ruth's Uncle ([[Matt Moore (actor)|Matt Moore]])
* Dorcas' Father (Dick Rich)