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Writers:
Charles Brackett (writer)
Richard L. Breen (writer)
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Release Date:
12 January 1951 (USA) more
Plot:
Ellen McNulty sells her New Jersey hamburger stand and heads west to pay a surprise visit to her son and his new bride... more | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 1 win & 1 nomination more
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Classic Ensemble Comedy: Tierney, Hopkins, Ritter, at their Professional Peak **** stars more (22 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Gene Tierney | ... | Maggie Carleton McNulty |
 | John Lund | ... | Val McNulty |
| Miriam Hopkins | ... | Fran Carleton |
| Thelma Ritter | ... | Ellen |
| Jan Sterling | ... | Betsy Donaldson |
| Larry Keating | ... | George Kalenger, Sr. |
| James Lorimer | ... | George C. Kalenger, Jr. |
| Gladys Hurlbut | ... | Mrs. Natalie Conger |
| Cora Witherspoon | ... | Mrs. Owen Williamson |
| Malcolm Keen | ... | Mr. Owen Williamson |
| Ellen Corby | ... | Annie |
| Billie Bird | ... | Mugsy |
| Mary Young | ... | Spinster walking Poodle |
| Samuel Colt | ... | Col. Conger |
| Grayce Hampton | ... | Mrs. Fahnstock |
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A Relative Stranger (USA) (working title)
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101 min
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1.37 : 1 more
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Quotes:
Val McNulty:
Junior Kalinger? Oh, he's OK.
Ellen McNulty:
Oh, go on, I've stepped on better things.
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Mona Lisa more
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Where do I start, this seems to be just a well done ensemble screwball comedy. Mistaken identity, overbearing mother in law. But when you take a second look, this is a movie with cynical undercurrents about the American dream. I don't want to give away the plot so I will just comment on the excellent cast and direction by Mitchell Leisen. Leisen treats the material with such respect and care, what could have been average is fresh and new. Gene Tierney has a great comic touch, Miriam Hopkins gives a great over the top performance, then what can I say Thelma Ritter, just amazing. I was really impressed with her warm hearted scenes with Gene Tierney. There is not a weak link in the supporting cast. This is great ensemble acting. The movie comes to a very satisfying conclusion. This is one of the most underrated comedies of the era. I do believe this movies is gaining the respect it deserves. Most critics today consider this a CLASSIC. I hope Paramount will release this on DVD.