Drama ·Comedy · United States of America · 1932 · 1h 12m

Emma

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Director

Cast

Marie Dressler as Emma Thatcher Richard Cromwell as Ronnie Smith Jean Hersholt as Frederick Smith Myrna Loy as Isabelle John Miljan as District Attorney Purnell Pratt as Haskins

Crew

Oliver T. Marsh — Director of Photography William LeVanway — Editor Leonard Praskins — Screenplay Frances Marion — Story Adrian — Costume Design

Tagline

She makes you LAUGH, She makes you CRY, but always makes you HAPPY!

Synopsis

After decades of raising the motherless Smith children, housekeeper Emma Thatcher is faced with resentment when she marries their father.

Mood & Themes

nanny honeymoon lawsuit last will and testament housekeeper pre-code

Key Collaborators

Clarence Brown Director Oliver T. Marsh Director of Photography William LeVanway Editor Leonard Praskins Screenplay Frances Marion Story Adrian Costume Design

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