I Remember Mama

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Summary: Family Values Take Centre Stage
Review: This episodic film tells the story of a Norwegian immigrant family living in San Francisco at the beginning of the twentieth century. Irene Dunne gives a terrific performance as the title character who is the moral and emotional core of the family. Various episodes in the family form the basis of the story, some humorous and some more sober. It's great to see a family where values are important and everyone does their part. Oscar Homolka as a frightening uncle and Ellen Corby as Mama's frightened sister standout in a strong supporting cast. The film pays tribute to a wonderful mother, but it also plays tribute to the support that comes from the family unit. It's nice to see this kind of story once in a while!

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Summary: Who else but Irene Dunne?
Review: This film, along with Hitchcock's "Paradine Case" were both turned down by none other than Greta Garbo with the famous note to her agent "No Mama's, No Murderesses". "Paradine" tanked, but Irene got the Oscar. Still, can we imagine Garbo as a Mama?

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Summary: dvd please
Review: This is a magnificent performance by a wonderful artist, Irene Dunne, PLEASE....DVD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great Movie...see it!