CLASSIC MOVIE REVIEW 🎄 I REMEMBER MAMA with IRENE DUNNE ☃️ Classic Family Film 🎅 Christmas Memories

[@kellybrown8638]

Steve and Johnny. In a year filled with hate and division, the two of you have brought moments of humor and joy. On behalf of all your fans, we wish you a Very Merry Christmas ❤

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

You too and thanks for watching TOQ at the Movies! Here's to more classic movies in the New Year!

[@wavaleebranch]

I’ve loved Irene Dunne for years!

[@RichardGallagher-vw5xr]

I’m glad you reviewed this film. I adore adore adore Irene Dunne and I love this film. It’s one of my favorites

[@digidol52]

Thank you so much Steve, from the UK. What an original choice for Christmas. Much of the world is looking dark - we need you and yours to hold a torch. God bless.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

God Bless you too and Thank you for watching. I love The UK and wish you and everyone who watches a wonderful holiday!

[@anthonyanderson2405]

Thank you for your tribute to this lovely film. I think this is Irene Dunne’s most inspired performance, and never so much as in the final moments of the film. Katrin has just found out the a story of hers has been accepted for publication. The whole family is anxious to hear the story and all sit around the kitchen table. Mama having told Katrin earlier of her meeting with Mrs. Moorhead and the woman’s advice that Katrin should write about things she knows, thinks the story is going to be about Papa. But as Katrin begins to read her story out loud, she realizes the focus is on her: Mama. Very quickly any number of diverse emotions play out on Dunne’s face: surprise, annoyance, and then a quiet resigned feeling of pride. This is cinematic acting at its most subtle and most satisfying. As Katrin continues to read her story, Mama moves to look outside the kitchen window. The camera lingers on her face for a few final moments and then the camera pulls out slowly to reveal a foggy San Francisco night of 1910. Eventuality all is enveloped by fog and the mourning wail of a fog horn. The past is gone and gone for good,. I REMEMBER MAMA has some problems as a film, but I truly believe that last 10 minutes of the George Stevens’ film is among the best endings of any American film ever made.

[@rybigbee01]

I love you Steve and Johnny! We need your light more now than ever. Kisses and hugs from Indiana 🎄💗🎅🏼

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Kiss and Hugs right back at ya! OXOXOX

[@thetorchyblameseries8100]

Love how thorough the review is. Reaching all the way into WWII, diector, history of actors, and the usual excitement over Our Beloved Screen Gems. Thank you and Merry Christmas.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Our pleasure and many thanks for watching!

[@jons.105]

Thank you for spreading your joy on us! A little honey for the holidays!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

A little honey never hurts.

[@nicomedessantiago6259]

💘Steve, all the best to You, Johnny and the whole TOQATM Team. You light up my life!!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

And you do ours! Thank you for telling us how much you enjoy the episodes! Happy Holidays!

[@blessOTMA]

Irene Dunne was so fabulous in this role that we all remember Mama after seeing it. Thank you, Steve!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

My pleasure. She was unforgettable.

[@TheVid54]

The cat miracle was my favorite part. George Stevens had a filmography full of my favorites. Your movie reviews are my favorite too! Happy holidays to you and Johnny and everybody!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

And happy holidays to you, as well. Thank you for watching!

[@thomasgriffith2953]

Steve, you are a ray of light ✨️ in these dark & troubled times. Thank You! 🎅🎄Happy Holidays!🎄🎅

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

My pleasure. Happy Holidays and Many Thanks!

[@Artemus1965]

Such a perfect film for Christmas, even if it doesn't have Christmas featured in it. But movies like this can be difficult to watch, especially if you have lost parents and the characters bring back those memories. Meet Me St Louis is one like that for me, especially since Judy Garland's character's name is Esther Smith (my Mom name), and her singing Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas just rips my heart out, even decades after my Mom's death. I Remember Mama is like that. A family who only have each other to rely on, and a Mama who is self-sacrificing and putting her children and family's needs above her own. We can see our own mothers in Irene Dunne in this film, their strong but gentle presence, their smiles and laughter, their joys and pains. She deserved her Oscar nomination for this. I had heard a rumor that they had tried to get Greta Garbo to come out of retirement to play the Mama in this. I love Garbo and I think she would have done great in the part, but Irene Dunne owned this role.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

I so agree, I can't imagine anyone with more warmth in this role than Irene Dunne. I fall in love with her all over again every time I watch it. Happy Holidays!

[@johnwwirtanen1283]

OMG, I had forgotten about this gem. I totally agree with you on everything you said. It is truly a motion picture that embraces all family - those that are easy to get along with and others we inwardly sigh upon their sight. It never once forgets the family ties and love that bond them together. Thank you so much.

[@elizabethj8510]

Great choice this year, Steve. Wishing you, Johnny and everyone on the TOQ team a wonderful holiday season and a successful New Year.

[@deewilson3239]

Happy Holidays, Steve, and thank you. You're such a blessing!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

You are too kind. Thank you for watching!

[@HassoBenSoba]

Even though this is a film in which ALMOST NOTHING HAPPENS...I still can't stop watching; it's SO damn' good and pulls you in and never lets go...the sign of a great director, George Stevens, whose 1934 "Alice Adams" has almost the exact same qualities .Stevens' direction and camera work is so brilliant in "Mama" that even their HOUSE becomes a character, with its cozy but intricate layout and its magical feel, as the camera moves in and out of the rooms (check the spot where Irene Dunne reads about the famous poet (and gourmet) coming to town; what could have been a straightforward scene becomes a delightful romp through the house, with Papa reading the article in the paper, while Nils, their son, makes his first attempt at smoking a pipe, while the stubborn window that Papa is working on seems to have a mind of its own..ALL of this timed and choreographed into a masterful, dazzling display of film technique while ENHANCING and never overpowering the story). Philip Dorn as Papa is magnificent, cool, dignified..a solid font of wisdom and support for the family (the scene with Barbara Bel Geddes' "rite of passage"...her first cup of coffee... is heartbreaking in its truth and simple beauty (complimented by Roy Webb's quote of a Norwegian folk song in his scoring). Great stuff! PS--did you mention that the hopelessly nerdy, dorky Mr. Thorkelson is played by Edgar Bergen (phenomenally popular with his dummy sidekick Charley McCarthy)? And the family doctor is played by Rudy Vallee, who was THE MOST POPULAR singing star of the late 20's and early 30's (until Crosby came along); Rudy gives a wonderful, understated performance; again the sign of a master director. Also, the little nephew with the bad leg is played by Tommy Ivo, who became one of America's most iconic race car drivers in the 70's. Thanks for highlighting one of THE greatest...but unjustly neglected....films of the American cinema. Merry Christmas!

[@cherylcoyote]

Love, love, LOVE this film! Thanks for covering it now, during this uninspiring holiday season.

[@Dianaemanuel]

Every one of the Tired Old Queen's video's is a JOY! Thank you so much. XXX

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Thank YOU so much for the compliments and for watching! happy Holidays!

[@MrElliotc02]

Thank you for everything...a very,very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to you and yours.

[@equusquaggaquagga536]

Your movie suggestions are aces Happy holidays Steve

[@okay5045]

Merry Christmas 🎄 This movie is a gem. I cry every single time . Farewell uncle Chris all the scenes with Uncle Chris and the woman especially at the end. Oh my goodness.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Me too. There is such warmth and love throughout. It's wonderful.

[@ladywisewolf3942]

I know, that scene always gets me. I am from California and the way the director captured a warm, quiet California country afternoon as the sun went down, symbolic of Uncle Kris's ending and the sound of the Blue Jays. And how kind and noble Uncle Kris's "Woman" was. And the final acceptance of her by the sisters.😢 I truly love this film.

[@jamesmorris5547]

My Mother's favorite film, and still one of mine.

[@jokerz7936]

The cat part brought back a memory when I was about 10 our dog Yogi, he was a big Britanny Spaniel had a tooth ache and my brother who was in his 20's made a pitcher of Vodka and Orange Juice and put some in his bowl. Dog was happy the rest of the night so was my grandmother who went to town on the juice not knowing it had alcohol in it she was a tea toddler. Next morning she woke up and my brother asked where the juice was, and she said she drank it last night and that was the best orange juice I ever had. 🤣

[@BritInvLvr]

I really need Steve and Johnny right now. You guys make me happy.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

I'm so happy we make you happy. Hooray!

[@dwhitman3092]

Hi Steve and the gang! Happy Holidays! 🎄🎁

[@lindapgolan7070]

Congrats Steve on making it over 20K subs!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Ain't it rand?!? So exciting!!! Happy Holidays!

[@showbz3]

Excellent review, from the very best man about town and film historian, the wonderful, Steve Hayes! ❤️🌈🙏🏼🌟⭐️✨

[@BillyAlabama]

Great review! Merry Christmas! 🎁🎄🎁🎄

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Happy Holidays, Mr Alabama! Big Hugs!

[@pamd3331]

Thank you for talking about this wonderful movie and for the background information about George Stevens. Happy Holidays to all!

[@inamorata966]

Ellen Corby!! One of my favorite actors of all time. Could and would play any role. Was in hundreds of productions, small and big screen. She sparkled in her small role as the hotel manager in Vertigo, as Neva Tremayne in The Ghost and Mr. Chicken, and of course as the grandmother in The Waltons. A true cinematic warrior. I must see this, just for having her in it. RIP Ellen!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

She was also terrific in " Harriet Craig" with Joan Crawford. She spoke about how kind Joan was to her when her mother died dsuring the filming, despite Joan's character being so nasty to Ellen in the film.

[@inamorata966]

@@STEVEHAYESTOQ Thanks Steve. Another of my must-see EC performances!

[@christysmith1058]

I first read the book as a child and loved it, I first saw the movie as an adult and loved it (watch it whenever TCM shows it), and now - I loved your review!!!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Hooray! Mission accomplished! Happy New Year!

[@kathleenforsythe8456]

Thank you again Steve for making me Laugh, Smile and Cry all at same time!! Yes, I too, remember Mama. Being adopted I never knew my birth mother and my adopted mother, I do not ever remember her giving me a hug. She always told me “I took you to raise to care for me in old age” Which I did! Merry Christmas Steve! YOU are a real gift!!😊

[@TheMikester307]

Oh, I love this movie! It replayed on the late movie (remember those?) on network TV when I was a kid and I bummed through a paperback of the original book around the same time. Oh, and Edgar Bergen and Ellen Corby would play Grandpa and Grandma Walton in the pilot for the series: "The Homecoming." Will Geer would do the series and his character frequently mentioned listening to Edgar Bergen on the radio! Love your video! Thanks!

[@John_Fugazzi]

Irene Dunne, always wonderful, really shined in this role, so different from Lucy in The Awful Truth. I liked Florence Bates here too as the cookbook author. Such a warm movie for the season. Merry Christmas to both of you.

[@josephcollins6033]

So glad to have found this tonight. I found my beloved, little sister in her bed 4 weeks ago; she was gone. I've handled everything and was proud to do it. I've been through hell trying to keep my ninety-one-year -old mama sane in all this. My mama has wanted me to bring all of my sister's dvds over for her to go through. One is this movie. I will watch it and think of you and Johnny. This has meant so much to me tonight and at the holiday time. Bless you forever, you dear man. Joey

[@dwhitman3092]

Good Luck with everything; now, and in the new year.

[@josephcollins6033]

@@dwhitman3092 Thanks very much. So kind.

[@Dinki-Di]

You are a gem, Steve. Thanks so much for sharing your love of movies with us. I replay your collection regularly. Happy Holidays to you and Johnny!! 🎄🎉🥂

[@brewstergallery]

Merry Christmas to you both! Thanks for the show.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Our pleasure. Thanks for watching!

[@Behind_the_Wall_of_Sleep]

Merry Christmas, Steve! I love your channel as well as your infectious laugh and great sense of humour. You make my day : ) 💕

[@stephenvinson6474]

Wishing You and Johnny a warm Holiday ...warmth like in this Movie...a movie I've loved for a long while now....Irene Dunne!! and the other character actors ..priceless.. THANK YOU for presenting it!!

[@megcormack681]

Steve and Johnny, thank you for making the world a better place. Love and Merry Christmas !💙💙

[@angelachouinard4581]

Steve ad Johnny please have a joyous holiday season. It's been a rough year for many but you have brightened it in your wonderful, special way. Thank you.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

What a lovely compliment and we so appreciate it. Happy Holidays from the entire TOQ gang!

[@willyboy3581]

This was one of Irene Dunne's favorites of all her films (bringing her her fifth and last Oscar nomination). A professor of mine had the privilege of interviewing Miss Dunne in the late 70s, and I had the privilege of hearing the tape of that interview. In it, she did mention "Mama" as one of her favorites (two others she specifically mentioned with special fondness were "The awful truth" and "Love affair," her third and fourth Oscar nominations, respectively). Thanks so much for reviewing this gem!

[@notnek202]

Steve Hays should have 500,000 subscribers.

[@susanerickson6195]

Steve, thanks so much for reminding me how precious this movie is to me as it brings me back to how much my mom loved this beautiful film😊 It’s Christmas time and all about the memories, and you brought some lovely ones back with such a great holiday season film choice. May you and Johnny have the merriest of Christmases, and looking forward to watching you again in the New Year 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

[@Melissa-tc2qk]

Your affection and enthusiasm for this gem of a movie are evident. Thanks to you, Johnny and the rest of your team for the time, energy and effort you put into every movie review. You brighten up the holidays - and all the days.

[@TheSuzberry]

I love your videos. You bring joy.

[@badpuppy09]

I absolutely ❤ Irene Dunn and I Remember Mama touches my heart so much as does another favorite family story A Tree Grows In Brooklyn.

[@kkay3784]

I teared up as much over your bio on George Stevens as over the story of I Remember Mama! Thank you, Tired Old Queen. Get some rest.

[@bobsanders9114]

One of the greats. My favorite line: “No, this is recipe for goulash the way her mother makes it.” - the whole, if way-too-brief scene with Florence Bates kicks it all up another notch, if possible. Also the long shot of Barbara O’Neil walking alone into the field after Uncle Chris dies. Also the steadily held long shot of the window that won’t stay open with Lars smoking his pipe for the first time. The first cup of coffee. The Dickens reading scenes with Cedric Hardwicke’s Mr. Hyde. Etc. Great choice, Steve.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

It is a marvelous film of so many small , sensitive scenes so deftly directed. I love Stevens. .

[@blessOTMA]

I also gets me when Dunne sneaks in to the hospital to see her daughter and all the children in the ward are comforted too. 😌

[@eschaefer6512]

My husband LOVES this movie. I don’t know how many times we’ve seen it. It IS so heartwarming. Great story and characters. Well worth watching. Merry Christmas to you too.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

I totally agree. It really warms my heart. Happy Holdays to you as well.

[@andytaylor5476]

Great review Steve, thank you. I've watched I Remember Mama several times, and it's wonderful. Heart-warming, set in San Francisco during early 1900 I think. Did not know Ellen Corby was Oscar nominated and it's nice she was recognized.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

I think so too. She was always good in everything and she's so touching in this.

[@dmnemaine]

It was nice that they gave Irene Dunne a chance to show off her musical ability in this film. I always think of this movie and "Life With Father" as a pair.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

They were both made around the same time. However, I like her in this a bit better.

[@dmnemaine]

@@STEVEHAYESTOQ Life With Father was more focused on William Powell's character. That might be why.

[@alidabaxter5849]

Dear, dear Steve, sometimes you come along just when I am at my lowest and you review a film I adore, and it's the most perfect present, because it's as though you have chosen something heart warming just for me. This is a film I love, it's a film both my mother and aunt (who together brought me up) loved, and it has enormous heart without ever being sentimental (a really tricky balancing act). Irene Dunne is perfect, I adore Oscar Homolka, and George Stevens is a brilliant director - there aren't enough superlatives. Funnily enough, when I was two years old I had to go into hospital and at that time parents here weren't allowed to visit children AT ALL. It wasn't known whether I would need an operation, and all my mother could do was to peer through the hinge of the ward door to see me. I will never forget a nurse saying, "It's no good crying for your mother because she's gone and she's not coming back!" and crashing the bars of a cot shut around me. God knows where they got those ministering angels from - Dachau? Thankfully I was out again in two days, but as you can imagine, Irene Dunne scrubbing floors in order to visit her daughter was a favourite film sequence of ours. The whole film is one wonderful sequence after another, funny and sad and completely endearing - how I love Irene Dunne saying she's had "two sherries" with Florence Bates. Under an extraordinary system at the moment, my hip and I had to take a taxi to be tortured at a sort of training centre earlier this week, in case my MRI scans were faked, before they would believe them and allow me to be referred to a hospital. I was in such agony afterwards that I was pretty near to doing myself in, but then I remembered my mother and didn't. So between the two of you, you're getting me through this. I wish you the very best Christmas, dear Steve, and please thank Johnny too (I always forget to thank him) and know how grateful I am to you for bringing such delight into my life. Love from Alida

[@onetrickpony381]

best gift for us fans! Thank u 💕

[@billywalkerjr.9753]

Each of your reviews are a lovely gift to the KZbin community. Thank you. Have a happy and healthy holiday season.

[@ladywisewolf3942]

Oh Steve! Thank you so much for reviewing one of my all time favorite films, and what a perfect choice for a holiday film. The background on Dunne and Stevens was really interesting .I don't think anyone can watch this film and not be touched by it. It has melancholy , tenderness, but so much humor too. I can relate a little to the mama, I grew up in California and my mother was also a recent Norwegian immigrant. I hope you and yours have a wonderful holiday season and I can't wait for your next year's picks!❤🎄🎅☃️🎁⭐🎉🎊🥂

[@bexp436]

Dearest Steve and Johnny, thank you so so much for another brilliant review. You never fail to entertain, lift my spirits and educate me in your fabulous videos. Thank you for all of this and i wish you and yours a very Happy Christmas. Very best wishes. Xx

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

My you have the lovliest of holidays and thanks you so much for watching!

[@debbie3795]

One of my most favorite movies!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Mine too. I love it. I laugh out loud and cry even louder!

[@beaulatimer3617]

I enjoyed your recommendation of this film and offering the background of many of the character actors. At times, there are films or songs to get one into a holiday setting, and for me it can be "Holiday Affair" (1949) for the quirky pairing and character actors galore. The toy train that becomes an actual train at the end. I am sure you have many offering what to cover next. Consider 1962's "Satan in High Heels", I was so glad to stumble over it as if eating a slice of cheesecake that one might not, should not and does anyway. A happy season to you!

[@thelookuplookdown]

Maestro Steve, another superb review, with a wonderful bio on George Stevens whose GREATEST STORY EVER TOLD is one of my favorite films, surely one of the visually most beautiful films ever made, only equaled by Kubrick's BARRY LYNDON - thank you, and a merry and Blessed Christmas to you and yours. Michael - South Africa

[@StellaWaldvogel]

And a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and Johnny, Steve! Excellent movie.

[@DrMeganCrawford]

Merry Christmas Steve and Johnny! We love you. I am going to watch this and I think "A tree grows in Brooklyn" which has come to mind- thank you for keeping us smiling

[@johnnyheffernan1591]

MERRY CHRISTMAS STEVE & JOHN JOHN!!

[@MSK-jd5fi]

Thank you for this review. I Remember Mama is one of my favorite movies. Whether it’s Norwegians or Italians coming to the US, the experience is the same and this movie always reminded me of the stories my mother and aunts told. I thought I heard you choke up a little, Steve. And finally, Merry Christmas to you and Johnny

[@danieltobias9742]

Thank you, Steve & Johnny!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Thank you and Happy Holidays!

[@JACKnJESUS]

Great review! Have not seen this movie in awhile. Definitely have to check it out again over the holidays. Irene could do it all, and sang like a bird.

[@anitarichmond8930]

This is one of my very favorite movies 🍿

[@dgs8011]

Only discovered this a dozen or so years ago. Definitely one of my faves. Merry Christmas, Steve and Johnny!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

You too! Have a wonderful holiday season!

[@Cynthia-p6w]

Hi Steve & Johnny, What a heartwarming film. Thank you for making me feel the joy of the holiday. XO Merry Christmas from Florida ☀️ 💚🌴 ♥️🎄

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Merry Christmas to you too!

[@robertharrison2.055]

great movie '' i have it . merry christmas '' you guys . have another great year .

[@achsinal]

Thank you for all of your wonderful reviews. I love old movies and I always learn something new when I watch your videos. I know about this movie, but I’ve never seen it. I am making a point to watch it now. May you and yours have a truly blessed and memorable Christmas and a very Happy Healthy New Year!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

You will love it! I'm always thrilled when thes episodes lead people to see the films. It makes our day! Happy Holidays!

[@judyblackman1215]

I love your impersonations Steve . You out did yourself with this review. … great review loved it .. Merry Christmas Steve and Johnny. 🎄🎁🎄

[@dnile50]

What a great movie, "I Remember Mama"! You are right, Steve, it makes a perfect family movie for Christmas. My favorite was Oscar Homolka, but all the actors and actresses were outstanding. Merry Christmas, guys!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Wasn't he wonderful? he was the only onew from the original Broadway cast.

[@paulnelson7525]

Another fantastic reviews. One of my mom's favorite movies. Happy Holidays to all involved at Tired Old Queen at the Movies.🎀🎀🎀. Especially to you Steve and to Johnny. Seasons Greetings.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

And Happy Holidays from all of us! Big Holiday Hugs!

[@auapplemac1976]

In the early 50s this movie was adapted as a series for TV with Peggy Wood as Mama. She was also the Mother Superior in movie version of “The Sound of Music.”

[@stevenrowson4339]

Merry Christmas ❤ thank you for another great film recommendation.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

My plrasure and thank you for watching.

[@TypicalCrazing]

Great review!

[@claudiaweidman1004]

Happy holidays 😊 great reviews

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Hooray! Hapy Holidays to you too!

[@tombaker4586]

The Great Steve ! Greetings from Brussels.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Greetings! I hope you have Happy Holidays in Brussels. So excited that you watch!

[@grantthatcher461]

Thanks for another great review, Steve! This is such a wonderful movie, with a terrific cast. So glad you picked this for the Christmas season. Merry Christmas to you and Johnny!! 🎅🎄❤️⛄️🎁

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

And a Merry Christmas to you and all yopur friends and loved ones as well. OXOX Steve & Johnny

[@dandowe1985]

Great choice for December. The father (Phillip Dorn) is great in this movie, too--"Nels is the kind one"--always liked the quiet way he said that line. The perfect Sunday afternoon movie.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Xactly. Happy Holidays!

[@mullen25]

your accents are everything. i think this was made into a tv show in the 50's. merry christmas Steve.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

It was, with Peggy Wood, who played the Mother Superior and was Oscar nominated for " The Sound Of Music".

[@stewl6377]

Merry Christmas Steve and Johnny 🎄 I love this movie

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

I'm so glad. We do as well. happy Holidays.

[@michellebiland5163]

Merry Christmas, Steve 🎅 🎄

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

And Merry Christmas to you as well. Thanks for watching!

[@marlasotherchannel9847]

Merry Christmas!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

And to you too!

[@tombaker4586]

I hope you do one live stream, Steve, new and old fans will show up, wanna bet ? Greetings, Tom.

[@jaygatz4335]

One of Hollywood's greatest crimes: no Oscar for Irene Dunne (or Garbo, or Judy). She was multi-talented, for sure. BTW, that looked like a young Reta Shaw in one of the clips.

[@cetteunefluer]

Love this film and love your review - you picked all the parts that made me remember how wonderful it is. Have you done A Tree Grows in Brooklyn? A Merry Christmas to you! 💚❤💚

[@normanduke8855]

Well, make sure you have plenty of Kleenex because you will cry and cry through this movie. You are much too young to remember but there was a series on television, Friday night, I believe, taken from this movie and play. A velvet photo album would open on the screen and the narrator would say her lines: "...and most of all, I remember Mama." All of my cousins would be sitting on the floor in the dark at my grandparents house, holding back the tears. Merry Christmas, buddy. You look mah-vel-ous.

[@jaykauffman4775]

There was also a tv series in the early 50s with the great Peggy Wood as Mama

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

It was a favorite in our house when I was small. .

[@johnchristofferson300]

@@STEVEHAYESTOQ I'm glad to know that I am not the only tired old queen who remembers the tv series fondly.

[@pjparkwood9277]

The movie, the play, and the novel are wonderful! A novel!? Yes! Kathryn Forbes' grandmother was from Norway, and Mama was based on the grandmother.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

Ya gotta' love that family. So dear.

[@MaestroFriedrich]

🎄🎀

[@godcandy108]

Merry Christnookkah!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

LOL! Same to you!

[@SisterUnity]

The hospital nurse at 4:46... have we seen that actress on other things? She reminds me of a younger Aunt Bea from Andy Griffith.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

She was in countless films, usually as a harridan, so this was a refreshing change of pace. I can't think of her name, but she's alot like Florence Bates, who shows up as the authoress later in the film. Two Happy Harridans! LOL!

[@SisterUnity]

@@STEVEHAYESTOQ oh goodness, it's you! I appreciate the info.. now I'll keep an eye out for her. I would have liked to see her try playing Lady Bracknell. Thank you very sincerely for all your work making TOQATM. Your videos have comforted, uplifted and delighted me for a long time and I'm grateful.

[@originalhgc]

Love this movie. Great review. I'm not generally an Irene Dunne fan, to be honest. But, I love her in this movie. I dislike her and her character the most in "Life with Father.'" As for George Stevens, the best!

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

She's radiant in this. So real.

[@blessOTMA]

@@STEVEHAYESTOQ steals the movie.... "well, it is called I remember Mama"

[@murielcoppage5122]

So, when do we get to see the full movie, " I Temember Mama".

[@mkofftiger]

There’s a reference to Irene Dunn’s coif in the original “Auntie Mame.” When Mame’s desperately trying to prepare herself for a meeting with her nephew’s stuffy banker trustee, speaking to her “bosom buddy, “Vera Charles,” she grabs a hairpiece and begins braiding it to look virtuous “like Irene Dunn.”

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

So cute!

[@evilganome]

I'll have to think about adding this to my cue of Xmas movies. I'm already planning on watching "The Man Who Came to Dinner" and "We're No Angels". It's worth mentioning that Dunne played Magnolia on stage and it was one of the reasons the James Whale wanted her in the 1936 movie version of "Showboat". I just wish she'd done more movies with Cary Grant they had wonderful screen chemistry.

[@STEVEHAYESTOQ]

They did indeed. He adored her and once told her she was the sweetest smelling leading lady he ever worked with.

[@DanielLiebert-i1p]

Marlon Brando played the role of the son, Nils on Broadway!