What were the number of 'brides' in a 1954 MGM film based on a story by Stephen Vincent Benét?

'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers' was a 1954 American musical film (MGM), directed by Stanley Donen, with music by Saul Chaplin and Gene de Paul, lyrics by Johnny Mercer, and choreography by Michael Kidd. It was based on the short story ''The Sobbin Women'', by Stephen Vincent Benet (July 22, 1898-March 13, 1943), who was an American poet.

The story was based in turn on the Ancient Roman legend of the Rape of the Sabine Women. The musical story told the story of seven gauche, one of whom got married, encouraging the others to seek partners. Following the Roman example, they abducted the girls. The women were at first indignant but won over eventually.

'The Seven Brides for Seven Brothers' was particularly known for Kidd's unusual choreography, who was also an American dancer and actor. He was strongly influenced by Charlie Chaplin and Leonide Massine. He came to be known as the ''integrated musical'', in which dance movements were integral to the plot. The barn-raising sequence in the film was one most rousing dance numbers ever put on screen.

The film won the Academy Award for best scoring of a Musical Picture. In 2006, American Film Institute named Seven Brides and Seven Brothers as one of the best American musical film ever made.