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12 January 1951 (USA) morePlot:
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 synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 1 win & 1 nomination moreUser Comments:
Not exactly deep or realistic, but wow is this movie a lot of fun! moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Gene Tierney | ... | Maggie Carleton McNulty | |
| John Lund | ... | Val McNulty | |
| Miriam Hopkins | ... | Fran Carleton | |
| Thelma Ritter | ... | Ellen McNulty / Ellen "the maid" | |
| 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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101 minCountry:
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1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Ellen McNulty: You don't know what it was like working with her yesterday. I felt like I was 21 again.Val McNulty: Oh Malarky
Ellen McNulty: Look wiseguy, I didn't feel like I was 21 when I was 21.
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When I Take My Sugar to Tea moreFAQ
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Okay, before I begin, I should point out that cynical people are warned NOT to watch this little fantasy film. However, everyone else should delight in watching this very simple yet very enjoyable film. Sure, there are a few story elements that just don't make sense--but my advice is to try to ignore these and keep watching--the payoff makes it well worth your time.
A young couple, John Lund and Gene Tierney, are getting married but are unaware that Lund's mother (Thelma Ritter) is broke and has no place to live. However, Ritter is very proud and won't admit this or that she doesn't have the money to look nice for the wedding, so she skips the service on a pretense. Later, and here's where realism goes out the window, she shows up at Lund's and Tierney's apartment and Tierney thinks Ritter is the maid who has come to help her cook for a big party! Ritter does NOT tell her who she really is and makes a terrific spread. Only later does Lund come in the kitchen and sees what's occurred! Now even then, you MUST suspend disbelief because Lund doesn't tell his wife the truth--he was interrupted as he was telling her later that night, as she was trying to make passionate love to him and he just forgot! As a guy, I actually can believe this--at least short-term, but not for most of the movie! BEAR WITH IT!!! Ritter, one of the best forgotten supporting players (here in a starring role), is utterly charming as the housekeeper and she is able to do wonders to help the young but troubled marriage. How it all works out so perfectly in the end makes it all worth while (particular with as it involves Lund's boss, played by Larry Keating). A charming film that is practically impossible not to like!! They don't make sweet and charming films like this any more.