I Remember Mama
“You'll just love...MAMA!”
Synopsis
Norwegian immigrant Marta Hanson keeps a firm but loving hand on her household of four children, a devoted husband and a highly-educated lodger who reads great literature to the family every evening. Through financial crises, illnesses and the small triumphs of everyday life, Marta maintains her optimism and sense of humor, traits she passes on to her aspiring-author daughter, Katrin.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-07-27
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Irene Dunne
Mama
Barbara Bel Geddes
Katrin
Oskar Homolka
Uncle Chris
Philip Dorn
Papa
Cedric Hardwicke
Mr. Hyde
Edgar Bergen
Mr. Thorkelson
Rudy Vallee
Dr. Johnson
Barbara O'Neil
Jessie Brown
Florence Bates
Florence Dana Moorhead
Peggy McIntire
Christine
June Hedin
Dagmar
Steve Brown
Nels
Ellen Corby
Aunt Trina
Hope Landin
Aunt Jenny
Edith Evanson
Aunt Sigrid
Tommy Ivo
Cousin Arne
Stanley Andrews
Minister (uncredited)
George Atkinson
Postman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 9, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Stevens
- Screenplay & Story
- DeWitt Bodeen
- Original Score
- Roy Webb
- Original Title
- I Remember Mama
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Norwegian, French, English
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Stevens
DeWitt Bodeen, Kathryn Forbes, John Van Druten
Roy Webb
Nicholas Musuraca
Robert Swink
George Stevens, Harriet Parsons
Department Leadership Roster
George Stevens
Director
DeWitt Bodeen
Screenplay
Nicholas Musuraca
Director of Photography
Robert Swink
Editor
Harriet Parsons
Producer
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
Edward Stevenson
Costume Design
Gile Steele
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About I Remember Mama
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What is I Remember Mama about?
Norwegian immigrant Marta Hanson keeps a firm but loving hand on her household of four children, a devoted husband and a highly-educated lodger who reads great literature to the family every evening. Through financial crises, illnesses and the small triumphs of everyday life, Marta maintains her optimism and sense of humor, traits she passes on to her aspiring-author daughter, Katrin.
Who directed I Remember Mama?
I Remember Mama was directed by George Stevens.
Who stars in I Remember Mama?
The principal cast of I Remember Mama includes Irene Dunne, Barbara Bel Geddes, Oskar Homolka, Philip Dorn, Cedric Hardwicke.
When was I Remember Mama released and how long is it?
I Remember Mama was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 2h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for I Remember Mama?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Remember Mama was composed by Roy Webb.
Is I Remember Mama based on a book or true story?
I Remember Mama is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kathryn Forbes".