I Remember Mama
1948  NR  DRAMA  2h 14min
CAST— Irene Dunne, Barbara Bel Geddes, Oscar Homolka, Philip Dorn, Cedric Hardwicke, Edgar Bergen, Rudy Vallee, Barbara O’Neil, Florence Bates, Ellen Corby
MUSIC— Roy Webb  DIRECTOR— George Stevens  BASED ON— Mama’s Bank Account (book), by Kathryn Forbes

     Director George Stevens brings to the screen a charming film tailor made for mom. Barbara Bel Geddes plays a novelist reminiscing on her childhood, recalling the good old days of early 20th century life in San Francisco. Her fondest memories are of her mother, a headstrong yet kindhearted woman of Norwegian descent. Memories are told through various vignettes, all displaying the love and unity maintained by the diverse members of their family. Sweet but never sappy; though plenty dramatic never a straight up drama; lots of humor scattered every so often. Definitely worth a look for moms (and Mr. Moms) everywhere. Later developed into a television series.
OUR RATING— ***