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Selective Memories: “I Remember Mama” (1948)

Selective Memories: “I Remember Mama” (1948)

Update: 2025-05-14

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It’s an interesting Mother’s Day celebration today, as we discuss our two very different experiences with George Steven’s 1948 masterpiece, “I Remember Mama”, the story of the everyday struggles and triumphs of a Norwegian immigrant family in 1910 San Francisco. At the heart of this story stands Mama, portrayed by the extraordinary Irene Dunne in what would be her fifth and final Oscar nominated performance. Dunne brings remarkable authenticity to this character—a woman who manages household finances with military precision yet approaches her family with boundless tenderness.

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Selective Memories: “I Remember Mama” (1948)

Selective Memories: “I Remember Mama” (1948)

Brad Shreve & Tony Maietta