Jul 28, 2014 i remember mama 1948 official trailer irene dunne, barbara bel geddes movie hd the life of a norwegian immigrant family in 1910 san francisco centers around mama and her detailed, pennywise. I remember mama is a drama following a working class norwegian immigrant family in 1910s san francisco. Norwegian immigrant marta hanson irene dunne keeps a. I remember mama 1948 by 4 star film fan on sep 25, 2017 from 4 star films. The film was beautifully crafted by director george stevens and irene dunne played the title role. I remember mama 1948 george stevens awards allmovie. I remember mama 1948 based on a play by john van druten, which was in turn based on the stories from mamas bank account by kathryn forbes, i remember mama 1948 is the story of the ups and downs of a norwegian immigrant family in san francisco, held together by the stoic yet tender matriarch.
Superbly written, acted, and directed, perhaps the film s best performer is cinematographer nick musuraca, whose extraordinary deepfocus compositions remind one of the equal significance of every character. The family is the hansons, headed by mama irene dunne and papa philip dorn and their four children, katrin, nels,christine and dagmar. Buy i remember mama 1948 region 2 from amazons movies store. Druten, in turn, had based his play on kathryn forbes novel mamas bank account, which was originally published by harcourt brace in 1943. I remember mama 1948 norwegian immigrant marta hanson irene dunne keeps a firm but loving hand on her household of four children, a devoted husband philip dorn and a highlyeducated lodger. Nov 22, 2015 mama has received a telegram uncle chris is dying. They are part of an extended family who all moved to san francisco from norway to keep themselves close to each other.
Initially, i remember mama comes off underwhelmingly. George stevenss 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 series was based on mamas bank account by kathryn forbes, which was also adapted for the john van druten play 1944 and the subsequent film i remember mama 1948, and told the ongoing story of a loving norwegian family living in san francisco in. It is a study of family life centered on a norwegian immigrant family in san francisco early in the 20th century. Nov 08, 2014 actually, this little adventure was years in the making. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing i remember mama near you. Dewitt bodeen, kathryn forbes, john van druten producer. Oskar homolka was the only member of the broadway cast of i remember mama to reprise his role in the film version. Writer barbara bel geddes recalls her norwegian mother irene dunne and san francisco kin.
Druten, in turn, had based his play on kathryn forbes novel mama s bank account, which was originally published by harcourt brace in 1943. Based on a true story about a family of immigrants from norway who settled in san francisco at the turnofthe20th century this heartwarming comedydrama features an unforgettable academy award nominated performance from fivetime best actress nominee irene dunne as the titled mama the center of this extended family and the film. With irene dunne, barbara bel geddes, oskar homolka, philip dorn. I remember mama is a play by john van druten based on kathryn forbes novel mamas bank account, which was loosely based on her childhood. I remember mama 1948 official trailer irene dunne, barbara bel geddes movie hd the life of a norwegian immigrant family in 1910 san francisco centers around mama and her detailed, pennywise. Staring sir cedric hardwicke, barbara oneil, rudy vallee and philip dorn. I remember mama 1948 is a sentimental and nostalgic postwar favorite, with dewitt bodeens screenplay loosely based on kathryn forbes book mamas bank account. George stevenss charming film version of kathryn forbes collection of short stories entitled mamas bank account features irene dunne as mama in one of her finest and most ingratiating performances.
Since it was supposed to be on russian hill, they photoshopped, or whatever they called it in 1948, alcatraz and the bay in the background, but the. I remember mama 1948 is a sentimental and nostalgic postwar favorite, with dewitt bodeens screenplay loosely based on kathryn forbes book mama s bank account it was the winner of five oscar nominations remarkably, four were for acting roles. I remember mama, a book of love about mothers, daughters, and. I can imagine that many people watching the film might think it too melodramatic and schmaltzy, but for me it was heartwarming and. The movie begins with the oldest daughter, katrin, putting the final touches on her autobiographical story about growing up in an immigrant family. Watch i remember mama online stream full movie directv. The film is narrated by mamas daughter katrin barbara bel geddes, recalling the trials and tribulations of her family in turnofthecentury san francisco. I remember mama on dvd 053939683721 from warner bros directed by george stevens.
Director george stevens made his transition from breezy prewar films woman of the year, the more the merrier to the acclaimed masterworks of his later career giant, the diary of anne frank with this richly rewarding and tender. With i remember mama, rko is spreading a layer of warm and deeply moving nostalgia. The play premiered on broadway on october 19, 1944 at the music box theatre in new york city, where it ran for 7. I remember mama is the classic 1948 movie by george stevens about a norwegian family in 1910 san francisco and the mother, who holds them together, played by irene dunne in one of her best roles. Norwegian immigrant marta hanson irene dunne keeps a firm but loving hand on her household of four children, a devoted husband philip dorn and a highlyeducated lodger cedric hardwicke who reads charles dickens to the family every evening. Rent i remember mama 1948 starring irene dunne and barbara bel geddes on dvd and bluray. A special award for song of the south, presented by jean.
This was a fantastic cast and they portrayed immigrants so well, i really felt that they were from norway. I remember mama is a play by john van druten based on kathryn forbes novel mama s bank account, which was loosely based on her childhood. I remember mama 1948 10054 movieart original film posters. The series was based on mama s bank account by kathryn forbes, which was also adapted for the john van druten play 1944 and the subsequent film i remember mama 1948, and told the ongoing story of a loving norwegian family living in san francisco in. I remember mama 1948 is a sentimental and nostalgic postwar favorite, with dewitt bodeens screenplay loosely based on kathryn forbes book mama s bank account it was the winner of five oscar. The film was beautifully crafted by director george stevens and irene. Peter lorre is perhaps the most frequently animated.
Actually, this little adventure was years in the making. I remember mama 1948 walk a crooked mile 1948 impact 1949. Irene dunne, barbara bel geddes, oskar homolka, philip dorn writer. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Through financial crises, illnesses and the small triumphs of everyday life, marta maintains her optimism and sense of humor, traits she. I remember mama, a book of love about mothers, daughters, and quilts. I can imagine that many people watching the film might think it too melodramatic and schmaltzy, but for me it was heartwarming and wholesome without becoming too overbearing. I remember mama, a book of love about mothers, daughters.
Differing from the book and the play, the movie has mama living on the larkin street hill so with alcatraz island and angel island prominent in the distance one may reasonably think that this is larkin street in russian hill looking north across the bay. I remember mama 1948 based on a play by john van druten, which was in turn based on the stories from mama s bank account by kathryn forbes, i remember mama 1948 is the story of the ups and downs of a norwegian immigrant family in san francisco, held together by the stoic yet tender matriarch. I remember mama 1948 directed by george stevens genres drama subgenres ensemble film, family drama release date mar 9, 1948 usa unknown run time 4 min. Its overlong, theres little conflict, and some of the things the story spends time teasing out seem.
Differing from the book and the play, the movie has mama living on the larkin street hill so with alcatraz island and angel island prominent in the distance one may reasonably think that this is larkin street in. The ups and downs of a norwegian immigrant family, circa 1910. Through financial crises, illnesses and the small triumphs of everyday life, marta maintains her optimism and sense of humor, traits she passes on to. Based on the john van druten legiter, and the novel, mamas bank account, by kathryn forbes the film. The story in all its variant forms recounts the everyday life and. The top movie photo was the street the hanson family lived on in the 1948 movie, i remember mama. I remember mama 1948 letterboxd social film discovery. I remember mama 1948 by gary demar the american vision. Mamas rented house is at the top of larkin street with a view of the bay.
The animated peter lorre in the 1940s, no movie show was complete without a cartoon, and no cartoon was complete without an established character like bugs bunny or a caricature of a celebrity like jimmy durante. Aug 30, 2010 oskar homolka was the only member of the broadway cast of i remember mama to reprise his role in the film version. I remember mama, a 1948 film based on the play i remember mama musical, a 1979 musical based on the novel this disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title i remember mama. My own favourite mama film is ingmar bergmans autumn sonata 1978, which may not be recommended for mothers day viewing, as, i am sure you would be aware, it is full of hurt, pain and misunderstandings between a mother and two daughters. Rent i remember mama 1948 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. See the full list of i remember mama cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. It was based on the nostalgic stories of kathryn forbes about her norwegian immigrant familys struggle to adjust to life in turnofthecentury san francisco. The series was based on mamas bank account by kathryn forbes, which was also adapted for the john van druten play 1944 and the subsequent film i remember mama 1948, and told the ongoing story of a loving norwegian. The film version of i remember spawned a longrunning cbs tv series that ran from 1949 through 1957. Irene dunne should have recieved an oscar for her performance.
The reveries of a saturday afternoon in childhood are where a tree grows in brooklyn chooses to begin and it proves a fine entry point, giving us an instant feel for the world the irish neighborhood of williamsburg in brooklyn. Though i have seen the film a number of times, every time i am deeply impressed by the searing performances of the. Mama s rented house is at the top of larkin street with a view of the bay. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. I remember mama 1948 is a sentimental and nostalgic postwar favorite, with dewitt bodeens screenplay loosely based on kathryn forbes book mamas bank account it was the winner of five oscar nominations remarkably, four were for acting roles the revered family classic, from director george stevens, was also based on the original 1944 broadway play written by john. George stevenss charming film version of kathryn forbes collection of short stories entitled mamas bank account features irene dunne as mama in one of. Mama, not to be confused with mamas house, starred peggy wood in the title role with judson laire as papa and dick van patten. Irene dunne rudy vallee i remember mama dvd, 1948, full screen like new. Mamas will do anything for their kids as this film shows and she was a wonderful mama. I remember mama 1948 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Highlights from the ceremony with celeste holm, ronald. The precursor to i remember mama by 4 star film fan on sep 22, 2019 from 4 star films. I remember mama, a book of love about mothers, daughters, and quilts karey patterson bresenhan on. Uncle chris drives up mama s street towards her house, but where is this. I remember mama trailer 1948 the trailer for remember mama which will screen at the 2010 florida film festival. This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title i remember mama. I remember mama is a 1948 american drama film directed by george stevens from a screenplay by dewitt bodeen, whose work was adapted from john van drutens stage play.
Original movie poster for i remember mama 1948 10054 rko radio pictures original onesheet poster 27x41 folded very fine signed irene dunne offered by kirby mcdaniel movieart of austin, texas. Mama is a weekly maxwell house and post cerealsponsored cbs television comedydrama series that ran from july 1, 1949 until march 17, 1957. I remember mama 1948 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. She calls her three sisters and they all meet at a train station for the trip to his ranch in northern california. I remember mama, a 1979 musical based on the novel. Irene dunne, barbara bel geddes, oskar homolka, ellen corby, philip dorn, cedric hardwicke, george stevens, harriet parsons, george stevens.
849 817 446 250 169 1109 1308 1434 948 987 787 570 701 736 359 805 626 1135 1086 619 50 791 1331 875 873 1209 440 1226 143 1580 294 1575 542 1240 790 1146 51 241 995 547 1213 1264 1497 1485