Father of the Bride

by Edward Streeter

Book Overview

The New York Times bestselling classic tale about modern marriage and the basis for the popular films is now back in print

Poor Mr. Banks His jacket is too tight, he can't get a cocktail, and he's footing the bill...He's the father of the bride.

Stanley Banks is just your ordinary suburban dad. He's the kind of guy who believes that weddings are simple affairs in which two people get married. But when daddy's little girl...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1476799296
• ISBN13: 9781476799292
• Release Date: April 2015
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Father of The Bride is one of the Comedy Classics. I enjoy it every time I watch it

Father of the Bride (Part I) is more than a Classic Film, is at the pinnacle of the Comedy genre. Is one of those few movies that you'll enjoy and laugh each and every than you watch it. Though Steven Martin certenly is one of the best actors, superb as a comedian and excellent talent in dramatic roles, I prefer the Spencer Tracy version hands down the best though in Black & White you enjoy Specer's wit, he worked very hard get it perfect. Spencer Tracy as Stanley Banks Elizabeth Taylor as his daughter

Laughing at Life.

Having already seen both movie versions and being cast in the play by the same name, I had to find a copy of the book and find out where all the delightful wit and humor had originated. I was also seeking to see if I could glean anything from the novel to use while acting in the play. I really enjoyed the movies and love the play. However, the book is more humorous than all three.FATHER OF THE BRIDE is told from the vantage point of Stanley Banks, the title character but in an omniscient way. There are tons of witty, one-liners throughout the novel, and though there is some dated material, the Mr. Banks of the novel seems more real and down-to-Earth than any the films are theatre have produced. The book is full of observations on life; from women and men to children and business, but told in a humorous, yet enlightening way. The book isn't very long and makes for a very entertaining read. "How. . . How".

"I am not a Big Chief."

This humorous play is based on the novel and has been successfully made into two different movies. The movie starring Spencer Tracy is more similar to the play than the Steve Martin film. However, the Steve Martin movie has one very important character that the Spencer Tracy film does not, Massoula (played by Martin Short); who is the funniest character in the script. Anyway, the play is a charming comedy that examines the horrors of the rituals we call weddings from the perspective of the father of the bride.Mr. Banks is a happily married man with three children who doesn't have any major problems in life. Then his daughter announces out of the blue that she is engaged to a man the family barely knows. Chaos begins and continues throughout the play until the last scene when we see the true character of the father of the bride.A delightful play that's not only a blast to watch, but is a joy to read as well.

a father finds out his daughter's getting married and freaks

I read this book a couple of months ago. It's very funny and sad at the same time. i feel bad for the dad because he's going through a hard time. But it has a happy ending.

A well-deserved revival

For those of you looking for a heart-warming story, this is the book for you. Even if you have seen the movie (old or new), the book captures a simple elegance that transforms the story into a suprisingly new experience. The story flows seamlessly from beginning to end with a clever combination of heart-tugging and humorous developments. Truly a pleasurable read! Thank you to S & S for bringing back this classic. I look forward to future releases from the Classic Edition series.