Cheaper By The Dozen May 2026

The story centers on the Gilbreth family's life in Montclair, New Jersey, during the 1920s. The father, Frank Sr., is obsessed with "time and motion study" and attempts to run his large family with factory-like efficiency. This leads to numerous comedic and chaotic situations, such as:

: The children used a formal council to vote on family decisions, though the father often used his authority to sway the results. Cheaper by the Dozen

: Despite the rigid structure, the story is a heartwarming look at the deep bond between the 12 siblings and their parents. The story centers on the Gilbreth family's life

: Frank used his children as "guinea pigs" for his theories, teaching them Morse code and even filming them performing household chores to find the quickest methods. during the 1920s. The father