Mama Loves Papa (1945)
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.
Director: Frank R. Strayer
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: August 8, 1945
Cast
- Leon Errol - Wilbur Todd
- Elisabeth Risdon - Jessie Todd
- Edwin Maxwell - Kirkwood
- Emory Parnell - O'Leary
- Charles Halton - Appleby
- Paul Harvey - Mr. McIntosh
- Charlotte Wynters - Mrs. McIntosh
- Ruth Lee - Mabel
- Lawrence Tierney - Sharpe
Screenplay
- Charles E. Roberts (Screenplay)
- Monte Brice (Screenplay)
- Keene Thompson
- Douglas MacLean
Production: RKO Radio Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Frank R. Strayer
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Mama Loves Papa stars Leon Errol, Elisabeth Risdon, Edwin Maxwell, Emory Parnell, Charles Halton, Paul Harvey.
- How long is Mama Loves Papa?
- Mama Loves Papa has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Mama Loves Papa?
- Mama Loves Papa is a Comedy film.
- Where was Mama Loves Papa produced?
- Mama Loves Papa was produced in United States of America.