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I Remember Mama

Not Rated In Theaters 11/7/2004 , 134min.
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Plot & Details

George Stevens's charming film version of Kathryn Forbes' collection of short stories entitled Mama's Bank Account features Irene Dunne as Mama in one of her finest and most ingratiating performances. The film is narrated by Mama's daughter Katrin (Barbara Bel Geddes), recalling the trials and tribulations of her family in turn-of-the-century San Francisco. Mama tries to keep her house in order and her family on their toes as a motley assortment of eccentric relatives, boarders, and friends -- including Uncle Chris (Oscar Homolka), Mr. Hyde (Cedric Hardwicke), Dr. Johnson (Rudy Vallee), Mr. Thorkelson (Edgar Bergen) -- weave in and out of their lives.
  • MPAA Rating: Not Rated
  • Genre(s): Drama
  • Run Time: 134min.
  • Theatrical Release Date: 11/07/2004
  • DVD Release Date: 12/07/2004
  • Distributor(s): RKO Radio Pictures
  • Director(s): George Stevens
  • Starring: Irene Dunne , Barbara Bel Geddes , Oscar Homolka , Philip Dorn , Cedric Hardwicke
  • Themes: Life on the Homefront,Mothers and Daughters,Immigrant Life,Eccentric Families
  • Tone: Heartwarming,Sweet,Affectionate,Gentle,Warm,Nostalgic,Sentimental
  • Keywords: daughter,family,immigrant,love,mother,slice-of-life,survivor
  • Language: English

Awards

Academy Awards

Year Award CategoryCast & Crew Result
1948 Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Best Black and White Cinematography Nick Musuraca Nominated
1948 Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Best Supporting Actress Ellen Corby Nominated
1948 Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Best Supporting Actress Barbara Bel Geddes Nominated
1948 Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Best Supporting Actor Oscar Homolka Nominated
1948 Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Best Actress Irene Dunne Nominated

Golden Globes

Year Award CategoryCast & Crew Result
1948 Hollywood Foreign Press Association Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture Ellen Corby Won
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