Mother Is a Freshman
“It's the cheer leader of the year!”
Synopsis
Widow Abby Abbott is having serious money problems and has to dip into the family trust in order to pay for her daughter Susan's college tuition. The catch: Abby must also become a co-ed or she can't touch the money. After passing her entrance exams, Abby goes to college and becomes very popular, especially with a handsome English professor whom Susan has a crush on.
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Loretta Young
Abigail Fortitude Abbott
Van Johnson
Professor Richard Michaels
Rudy Vallee
John Heaslip
Barbara Lawrence
Louise Sharpe
Robert Arthur
Beaumont Jackson
Betty Lynn
Susan Abbott
Griff Barnett
Dean Gillingham
Kathleen Hughes
Rhoda Adams
Henri Letondal
Prof. Romaine (uncredited)
Geneva Gray
Bit Part (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 12, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lloyd Bacon
- Screenplay & Story
- Raphael Blau, Mary Loos, Richard Sale
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- Mother Is a Freshman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lloyd Bacon
Raphael Blau, Mary Loos, Richard Sale
Alfred Newman
Arthur E. Arling
William Reynolds
Walter Morosco
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
William Reynolds
Editor
Walter Morosco
Producer
Lloyd Bacon
Director
Mary Loos
Writer
Richard Sale
Writer
Arthur E. Arling
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mother Is a Freshman
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What is Mother Is a Freshman about?
Widow Abby Abbott is having serious money problems and has to dip into the family trust in order to pay for her daughter Susan's college tuition. The catch: Abby must also become a co-ed or she can't touch the money. After passing her entrance exams, Abby goes to college and becomes very popular, especially with a handsome English professor whom Susan has a crush on.
Who directed Mother Is a Freshman?
Mother Is a Freshman was directed by Lloyd Bacon.
Who stars in Mother Is a Freshman?
The principal cast of Mother Is a Freshman includes Loretta Young, Van Johnson, Rudy Vallee, Barbara Lawrence, Robert Arthur.
When was Mother Is a Freshman released and how long is it?
Mother Is a Freshman was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Mother Is a Freshman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mother Is a Freshman was composed by Alfred Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mother Is a Freshman?
Mother Is a Freshman holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).