Claim: Elizabeth Taylor was a film actress.

Father of the Bride is a 1950 American comedy film directed by Vincente Minnelli , about a man trying to cope with preparations for his daughter 's upcoming wedding . The movie stars Spencer Tracy in the titular role , Joan Bennett , Elizabeth Taylor , Don Taylor , Billie Burke , and Leo G. Carroll . It was adapted by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett from the novel by Edward Streeter . Father of the Bride was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role , Best Picture and Best Writing , Screenplay .