Louisa
“The funniest thing that ever happened to a family!”
Synopsis
Architect Hal Norton and wife Meg invite his widowed mother Louisa to move in with them, only to discover the sweet elderly lady is romantically involved with what seems to be every old coot in town.
Top Cast
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Ronald Reagan
Hal Norton
Ruth Hussey
Meg Norton
Spring Byington
Louisa Norton
Charles Coburn
Mr. Burnside
Edmund Gwenn
Mr. Hammond
Piper Laurie
Cathy Norton
Scotty Beckett
Jimmy Blake
Jimmy Hunt
Chris Norton
Connie Gilchrist
Gladys
Willard Waterman
Dick Stewart
Marjorie Crossland
Lil Stewart
Martin Milner
Bob Stewart
Terry Frost
Stacy Walker
Dave Willock
Joe Collins
John Albright
Party Guest (uncredited)
Ralph Brooks
Party Guest (uncredited)
Beulah Christian
Party Guest (uncredited)
Bill Clauson
'Charleston' Dancer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 31, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexander Hall
- Screenplay & Story
- Stanley Roberts
- Original Score
- Frank Skinner
- Original Title
- Louisa
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexander Hall
Stanley Roberts
Frank Skinner
Maury Gertsman
Milton Carruth
Robert Arthur
Department Leadership Roster
Alexander Hall
Director
Stanley Roberts
Screenplay
Robert Arthur
Producer
Milton Carruth
Editor
Maury Gertsman
Director of Photography
Rosemary Odell
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Louisa
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Louisa about?
Architect Hal Norton and wife Meg invite his widowed mother Louisa to move in with them, only to discover the sweet elderly lady is romantically involved with what seems to be every old coot in town.
Who directed Louisa?
Louisa was directed by Alexander Hall.
Who stars in Louisa?
The principal cast of Louisa includes Ronald Reagan, Ruth Hussey, Spring Byington, Charles Coburn, Edmund Gwenn.
When was Louisa released and how long is it?
Louisa was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Louisa?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Louisa was composed by Frank Skinner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Louisa?
Louisa holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).