Mama Loves Papa
Synopsis
A loose remake of the 1935 comedy of the same name. Thanks to the efforts of his social-climbing wife Jessie, furniture store employee Wilbur Todd is tossed headfirst into the world of small-town politics. Sized up as a patsy by crooked politician Kirkwood, poor Wilbur is plied with champagne as part of Kirkwood's scheme to land a sweetheart playground-equipment contract.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 8, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank R. Strayer
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles E. Roberts, Monte Brice
- Original Title
- Mama Loves Papa
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank R. Strayer
Charles E. Roberts, Monte Brice, Keene Thompson, Douglas MacLean
Department Leadership Roster
Charles E. Roberts
Screenplay
Frank R. Strayer
Director
Monte Brice
Screenplay
Keene Thompson
Writer
Douglas MacLean
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mama Loves Papa
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What is Mama Loves Papa about?
A loose remake of the 1935 comedy of the same name. Thanks to the efforts of his social-climbing wife Jessie, furniture store employee Wilbur Todd is tossed headfirst into the world of small-town politics. Sized up as a patsy by crooked politician Kirkwood, poor Wilbur is plied with champagne as part of Kirkwood's scheme to land a sweetheart playground-equipment contract.
Who directed Mama Loves Papa?
Mama Loves Papa was directed by Frank R. Strayer.
Who stars in Mama Loves Papa?
The principal cast of Mama Loves Papa includes Leon Errol, Elisabeth Risdon, Edwin Maxwell, Emory Parnell, Charles Halton.
When was Mama Loves Papa released and how long is it?
Mama Loves Papa was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mama Loves Papa?
Mama Loves Papa holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).