: A semi-autobiographical account of their childhood in the 1920s. Key Figure : Their father, Frank Gilbreth Sr., was a pioneer in motion study and efficiency who used his 12 children as "guinea pigs" for his theories. Film Adaptations
The film also doesn't shy away from tragedy. The book and the 1950 film cover the death of the father. It is a sobering, emotional third act that elevates the film from a simple comedy to a meditation on family resilience. Cheaper By The Dozen
Are you a fan of the original 1950 classic or the 2003 Steve Martin version? Have you read the original memoir? Share your thoughts below. : A semi-autobiographical account of their childhood in