

Melancholy Mama
Synopsis
A nightclub owner's wife, jealous of his attentions to his star singer, schemes to get her fired.
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February 2, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arvid E. Gillstrom
- Screenplay & Story
- Alfred A. Cohn
- Original Title
- Melancholy Mama
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 21m
- Production Studios
- Christie Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arvid E. Gillstrom
Alfred A. Cohn
Al Christie
Department Leadership Roster
Arvid E. Gillstrom
Director
Alfred A. Cohn
Writer
Al Christie
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Melancholy Mama
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What is Melancholy Mama about?
A nightclub owner's wife, jealous of his attentions to his star singer, schemes to get her fired.
Who directed Melancholy Mama?
Melancholy Mama was directed by Arvid E. Gillstrom.
Who stars in Melancholy Mama?
The principal cast of Melancholy Mama includes Edward Thompson, Evelyn Preer, Spencer Williams, Roberta Hyson, Charles Olden.
When was Melancholy Mama released and how long is it?
Melancholy Mama was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 21m.















