Mammy
Synopsis
Mammy has a grandson she adores even though he is a good for nothing. One day Maurice disappears and Mammy becomes blind. When Maurice finally announces his return the fond old lady is overjoyed. Unfortunately, Maurice's plane crashes and catches fire. The young man is reported missing, presumably dead. Pierre, Mammy's husband, can't bring himself to announce such a shocking news. Desperate, he finds no other solution than subterfuge : he will ask a young couple to pass themselves off as Maurice and his girlfriend.
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Gaby Morlay
Mrs. Pierre aka 'Mammy'
Pierre Larquey
Dr. André Pierre
Françoise Arnoul
Marthe Roux
Andrée de Chauveron
Geneviève
Claude Nicot
The boyfriend
Micheline Gary
Lucette
Solange Varenne
Marie
Michel Jourdan
The real Maurice
Marcel Delaître
Acolyte of Maurice
Philippe Hersent
Acolyte of Maurice
Maurice Blanchot
Acolyte of Maurice
Gaby Tyra
The sister
Luce Fabiole
Concierge
Georges Sauval
Butcher
René Hell
Newsboy
Philippe Lemaire
Maurice Laprade
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Stelli
- Original Title
- Mammy
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Codo Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Stelli
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Stelli
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mammy
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What is Mammy about?
Mammy has a grandson she adores even though he is a good for nothing. One day Maurice disappears and Mammy becomes blind. When Maurice finally announces his return the fond old lady is overjoyed. Unfortunately, Maurice's plane crashes and catches fire. The young man is reported missing, presumably dead. Pierre, Mammy's husband, can't bring himself to announce such a shocking news. Desperate, he finds no other solution than subterfuge : he will ask a young couple to pass themselves off as Maurice and his girlfriend.
Who directed Mammy?
Mammy was directed by Jean Stelli.
Who stars in Mammy?
The principal cast of Mammy includes Gaby Morlay, Pierre Larquey, Françoise Arnoul, Andrée de Chauveron, Claude Nicot.
When was Mammy released and how long is it?
Mammy was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.