Continuity mistake: The family are at the beach, swimming. Frank is drying himself off with a towel, which he drops out of his left hand - we can't see below his waist, the camera is aimed higher - but, suddenly, the towel is now in his right hand.
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Cheaper by the Dozen (1950)
1 continuity mistake - chronological order
Directed by: Walter Lang
Starring: Myrna Loy, Clifton Webb, Jeanne Crain, Betty Lynn
Visible crew/equipment: When Mr. Gilbert is going to the train station, as he walks around in front of his car, you can see the shadow of the boom mic on the lawn, to the left side of the screen. (01:18:15)
Man on street: Hey Noah, what are you doing with that Ark?
Frank Gilbreth: Collecting animals like the good Lord told me brother. All we need now is a jackass. Hop in.
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