Director george stevens was occasionally taken to sentimentality in even his most dramatic films, and here, if no different, it is at least more appropriate. Bel geddes also starred as maggie in the original broadway production of cat on a hot tin roof in 1955. I remember mama is not so much a story of a family, but a series of glimpses of what it is to be part of a family. Through financial crises, illnesses and the small triumphs of everyday life, marta maintains her optimism and sense of humor, traits she. George stevenss charming film version of kathryn forbes collection of short stories entitled mamas bank account features irene dunne as mama in one of. Wonderful movie with terrific performances throughout, but especially by irene dunne.
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. The ups and downs of a norwegian immigrant family, circa 1910. Katrin hanson barbara bel geddes recalls her norwegian family in san francisco. The story in all its variant forms recounts the everyday life and. Richard rodgers and oscar hammerstein ii were the producers. 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 stream and watch online moviefone. I remember mama, dvd, subtitled, standard screen, dramaclassics, 053939683721.
Donations may also be made in memory of a loved one. Strong, a fabulous actor, i remember watching, i remember mama in black and white a long time ago. Usa 9 march 1948 limited usa 11 march 1948 new york city, new york usa 17 march 1948. So i didnt mind that the movie was still in black and white. The trailer for remember mama which will screen at the 2010 florida film festival 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 charmer about a norwegian immigrant family. It met with great success on its release to postworld war ii audiences, many of them immigrants. 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.
The family is the hansons, headed by mama irene dunne and papa philip dorn and their four children, katrin, nels,christine and dagmar. 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. In a time when motion pictures are so filled with violence, profanity, extraterrestrial beings, etc. Irene dunne, barbara bel geddes, oskar homolka, philip dorn, cedric hardwicke, edgar bergen, rudy vallee. Voa will send that person a mothers day card informing them of your gift. He was best known for portraying the father in the film i remember mama 1948 early years. 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. 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, a book of love about mothers, daughters, and quilts karey patterson bresenhan on. I remember mama originated as a memoir by kathryn forbes titled mamas bank account. Both his voice and his appearance fitted him for roles as communist spies or soviet officials, for which he was in regular demand.
A theme from the original novel by kathryn forbes, barbara bel geddes in the narrator s voice, recalling impecunious boarder hyde sir cedric hardwicke reading to her norwegian immigrant family, headed by irene dunne, the title character, in george stevens i. Mama the ups and downs of a norwegian immigrant family, circa 1910. This weeks movie is i remember mama 1948, starring irene dunne as a. The film was beautifully crafted by director george stevens and irene dunne played the title role. Please consider making a gift to brighten the day of senior women this mothers day. The search 1948 full movie download full hd youtube. I remember mama is the type of film that people mean when they talk about how hollywood made family values films back in the good old days.
The life of a norwegian immigrant family in 1910 san francisco centers around mama and her detailed, pennywise household budget. A donation to i remember mama is also a great way to honor a special woman in your life, like your mother or grandmother. Thorkelson edgar bergen weave in and out of their lives. Motion picture export association mpea 1949 west germany theatrical motion picture export association mpea. You maybe wondering, what would he or she isay to me right now if they could. A delicate charmer, sometimes precious, but nonetheless fine. She was best known for her starring role as miss ellie ewing in the television series dallas. Mamas rented house is at the top of larkin street with a view of the bay. After directing katharine hepburn in the 1935 adaptation of booth tarkingtons underrated, if a trifle treacly, novel alice adams, stevens went to work, in 1948, on i remember mama. Of how misunderstandings and individualities and individual failings such as selfishness and pride can come in the way of familial happiness.
Actually, this little adventure was years in the making. Thus is the mood set for the transport groups shyly charming revival of john van drutens i remember mama, which opened on sunday night at the gym at judson in greenwich village. German translation of remember the official collins englishgerman dictionary online. 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. 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.
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 reminisces at the gym at judson the. 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. The film is impeccably cast, particular irene dunne and barbara bel geddes as the. By the age of 30, he had appeared in more than 400 plays. 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. I remember mama 1948 is a story of a middleclass norwegian immigrant family, set in 1910 san francisco. Five of their six children had prepared dishes, and they wanted us to taste and judge the results. This site is for research, and is not meant to infringe on the rights of the owners of this motion picture. Released 1948, i remember mama stars irene dunne, barbara bel geddes, oscar homolka, philip dorn the movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 14 min, and received a. I remember mama original broadway cast 1944 broadway. I remember mama, a book of love about mothers, daughters. The story in all its variant forms recounts the everyday life and economic struggles of a.
The ups and downs of a norwegian immigrant family, circa. This song is dedicated to those who have lost loved ones in their lives. Barbara bel geddes october 31, 1922 august 8, 2005 was an american stage and screen actress, artist, and childrens author whose career spanned almost five decades. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Barbara bel geddes celebrity profile check out the latest barbara bel geddes photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. German translation of remember collins englishgerman. Druten, in turn, had based his play on kathryn forbes novel mama s bank account, which was originally published by harcourt brace in 1943. The precursor to i remember mama by 4 star film fan on sep 22, 2019 from 4 star films.
I remember mama is available on dvd and video on demand. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Rent i remember mama 1948 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Mama was stevens way of dealing with what he experienced in germany. I remember mama on dvd 053939683721 from warner bros directed by george stevens. Watch i remember mama online stream full movie directv. Based on kathryn forbess collection of autobiographical. A rosily nostalgic valentine to family life in san francisco circa 1910, rather in the manner of meet me.
The storyline is well described in the dvd info so i wont repeat it here. Of how love and loyalty, gentleness and sensitivity to. Over 100,000 german translations of english words and phrases. I remember mama broadway, i remember mama original cast list, original cast, current cast. It is a study of family life centered on a norwegian immigrant family in san francisco early in the 20th century. This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title i remember mama. 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. Of course, they should have digitally remade it, but it is spectacular. It was adapted for the stage by john van druten as a play, which ran on broadway from 1944 to 1946. Do you have any new or corrected filming details to add. I remember mama 1948 george stevens, irene dunne, barbara. I remember mama is based on the memoir mamas bank account written by. 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. I remember mama tidbits i remember the big white house on steiner street, and my little sister dagmar, and my big brother nels, and papa.
Staring sir cedric hardwicke, barbara oneil, rudy vallee and philip dorn. The story is told through the eyes of daughter katrin rosemary rice. Nostalgia is the keyword as it describes an immigrant norwegian family living in preworld war i san francisco. I remember mama subtitled, standard screen on tcm shop. Mama was the story of a norwegianamerican family living in san francisco in 1910. I remember mama 1948 johnny belinda 1948 letter from an unknown woman 1948 the snake pit 1948 beyond the forest 1949 the fountainhead 1949 the heiress 1949 my foolish heart 1949 all about eve 1950 sunset boulevard 1950 the blue veil 1951 the bad and the beautiful 1952 ruby gentry 1952 umberto d. It was filmed in 1948, and served as the basis for a 1950s television series, titled mama.
I remember mama, directed by twotime academy award winner george stevens, was filmed between may and october, 1947 and released on march 17, 1948. They are part of an extended family who all moved to san francisco from norway to keep themselves close to each other. With irene dunne, barbara bel geddes, oskar homolka, philip dorn. Rent i remember mama 1948 starring irene dunne and barbara bel geddes on dvd and bluray. 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. I remember mama, a book of love about mothers, daughters, and quilts. Sitting around that table reminded me of the classic 1948 film, i remember mama. I remember mama 1948 by gary demar the american vision. I remember mama 1948 movie clip the tales from two. Buy i remember mama 1948 region 2 from amazons movies store. The top movie photo was the street the hanson family lived on in the 1948 movie, i remember mama.
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