The Really Big Family: The Dukes of Seattle and Their 18 Children

US (1965): Documentary

Henry Fonda narrates this 51-minute documentary about Bill and Louise Dukes and their 18 children. The offspring range in age from one to 21 years. Bill works as an inspector at Boeing to bring home anywhere from $135 to $165 a week. The family tries to stretch every dollar in order to provide food and clothing, and the Dukes' eldest daughter Bobbi prepares for her wedding at the local Catholic church. Directed by Alex Grasshoff. (David L. Wolper Productions) (Dan Pavlides, All Movie Guide)


· Documentary (Features) 1966: Alex Grasshoff, producer

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