Stage Mother
“Her life was all CAREER and no CARESSES”
Synopsis
Kitty Lorraine has one purpose in life: turning her daughter Shirley into a star. Kitty controls every aspect of the girl's nascent career -- even blackmailing a stage manager so that Shirley can take a more prestigious gig. But Kitty goes too far when she breaks up her daughter's budding relationship with sweet artist Warren Foster. Heartbroken, Shirley sets off on a series of disastrous but profitable relationships.
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"Any Little Girl That's A Nice Little Girl" -Alice Brady
Type: Clip • Published 2011-02-23
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Alice Brady
Kitty Lorraine
Maureen O'Sullivan
Shirley Lorraine
Franchot Tone
Warren Foster
Phillips Holmes
Lord Reggie Aylesworth
Ted Healy
Ralph Martin
Russell Hardie
Fred Lorraine
C. Henry Gordon
Ricco
Ben Alexander
Francis Nolan
Larry Fine
Customer at Music Store
Dick Elliott
Party Guest
Alan Edwards
Al Dexter
Lowden Adams
Dexter's Butler (uncredited)
Luis Alberni
Hors D'Oeuvres Waiter (uncredited)
Sam Ash
Mr. Mark Thorne (uncredited)
Hank Bell
Mustached Man With Badge
Margaret Bert
Nurse (uncredited)
Nora Cecil
Miss Gilford, Kitty's Music Store Boss (uncredited)
Elspeth Dudgeon
Music Store Customer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 29, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Brabin
- Screenplay & Story
- Bradford Ropes
- Original Score
- Maurice De Packh, Louis Silvers
- Original Title
- Stage Mother
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Brabin
Bradford Ropes, John Meehan
Maurice De Packh, Louis Silvers
George J. Folsey
Frank E. Hull
Hunt Stromberg
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Brabin
Director
Bradford Ropes
Screenplay
Frank E. Hull
Editor
Adrian
Costume Design
George J. Folsey
Director of Photography
John Meehan
Writer
Maurice De Packh
Original Music Composer
Louis Silvers
Original Music Composer
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 Stage Mother
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What is Stage Mother about?
Kitty Lorraine has one purpose in life: turning her daughter Shirley into a star. Kitty controls every aspect of the girl's nascent career -- even blackmailing a stage manager so that Shirley can take a more prestigious gig. But Kitty goes too far when she breaks up her daughter's budding relationship with sweet artist Warren Foster. Heartbroken, Shirley sets off on a series of disastrous but profitable relationships.
Who directed Stage Mother?
Stage Mother was directed by Charles Brabin.
Who stars in Stage Mother?
The principal cast of Stage Mother includes Alice Brady, Maureen O'Sullivan, Franchot Tone, Phillips Holmes, Ted Healy.
When was Stage Mother released and how long is it?
Stage Mother was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Stage Mother?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Stage Mother was composed by Maurice De Packh, Louis Silvers.
Is Stage Mother based on a book or true story?
Stage Mother is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Bradford Ropes".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Stage Mother?
Stage Mother holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).