Mama Loves Papa
1945, English. Directed by Frank R. Strayer.
A loose remake of the 1935 comedy of the same name. Thanks to the efforts of his social-climbing wife Jessie, furniture store employee Wilbur Todd is tossed headfirst into the world of small-town politics. Sized up as a patsy by crooked politician Kirkwood, poor Wilbur is plied with champagne as part of Kirkwood's scheme to land a sweetheart playground-equipment contract.
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 8 August 1945
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Charles E. Roberts, Monte Brice, Douglas MacLean
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What Mama Loves Papa is based on
Mama Loves Papa is based on Mama Loves Papa, a 1933 film.
Film · 1933
Mama Loves Papa
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Mama Loves Papa runs 60 minutes (1h 0m).
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Mama Loves Papa is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Mama Loves Papa on?
Mama Loves Papa isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 8 August 1945. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mama Loves Papa?
If you liked Mama Loves Papa, try American Dreamer, Taking Care of Business, Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill.
Who directed Mama Loves Papa?
Mama Loves Papa (1945) was directed by Frank R. Strayer and stars Leon Errol, Elisabeth Risdon, Edwin Maxwell.
What is Mama Loves Papa based on?
Mama Loves Papa is based on Mama Loves Papa, a 1933 film.