Stage Mother
"Her life was all CAREER and no CARESSES"
Originally released in 1933. Stage Mother is a drama/romance film. directed by Charles Brabin. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Alice Brady, Maureen O'Sullivan, and Franchot Tone
Synopsis
Kitty Lorraine has one purpose in life: turning her daughter Shirley into a star. Kitty controls every aspect of the girl's nascent career -- even blackmailing a stage manager so that Shirley can take a more prestigious gig. But Kitty goes too far when she breaks up her daughter's budding relationship with sweet artist Warren Foster. Heartbroken, Shirley sets off on a series of disastrous but profitable relationships.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 29, 1933
92 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Alice Brady
as Kitty Lorraine
Maureen O'Sullivan
as Shirley Lorraine
Franchot Tone
as Warren Foster
Phillips Holmes
as Lord Reggie Aylesworth
Ted Healy
as Ralph Martin
Russell Hardie
as Fred Lorraine
C. Henry Gordon
as Ricco
Ben Alexander
as Francis Nolan
Larry Fine
as Customer at Music Store
Dick Elliott
as Party Guest
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stage Mother about?
Kitty Lorraine has one purpose in life: turning her daughter Shirley into a star. Kitty controls every aspect of the girl's nascent career -- even blackmailing a stage manager so that Shirley can t...
Who directed Stage Mother?
Stage Mother was directed by Charles Brabin.
How long is Stage Mother?
Stage Mother has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Stage Mother released?
Stage Mother was released on September 29, 1933 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Stage Mother?
The main cast of Stage Mother includes Alice Brady, Maureen O'Sullivan, Franchot Tone, Phillips Holmes, Ted Healy.