I Remember Mama (1948)

I Remember Mama (1948) was a Drama - Family Film directed by George Stevens and produced by George Stevens and Harriet Parsons.

Academy Awards 1948 --- Ceremony Number 21 (source: AMPAS)

A Tree Grows in Brookyln (1945): The Precursor to I Remember Mama

The reveries of a Saturday afternoon in childhood are where A Tree Grows in Brooklyn chooses to begin and it proves a fine entry point, giving us an instant feel for the world the Irish neighborhood of Williamsburg in Brooklyn. Its contours are impoverished, even harsh, but also richly American. The... Read full article

I Remember Mama (1948)

Initially, I Remember Mama comes off underwhelmingly. It’s overlong, there’s little conflict, and some of the things the story spends time teasing out seem?odd and inconsequential at best. Still, within that framework is a narrative that manages to be rewarding for its utter sincerity?in... Read full article

I Remember Mama (1948)

Initially, I Remember Mama comes off underwhelmingly. It’s overlong, there’s little conflict, and some of the things the story spends time teasing out seem?odd and inconsequential at best. Still, within that framework is a narrative that manages to be rewarding for its utter sincerity?in... Read full article

Top Picks: I Remember Mama

The Top Picks for May will feature films about mothers. This week's movie is I Remember Mama (1948), starring Irene Dunne as a selfless Norwegian immigrant who sacrifices for her children. Director George Stevens' 1948 classic, I Remember Mama, is an excellent choice for a Mother's Day film. Ir... Read full article

Classic Films in Focus: I REMEMBER MAMA (1948)

Nominated for five Academy Awards, I Remember Mama (1948) is one of those movies that requires a handful of hankies to watch, especially for those who have fond memories of their own mothers. George Stevens’ nostalgic melodrama has all the right ingredients for a classic tearjerker, including ... Read full article