Mammy (1951)

5.3/10 78 min Drama

Overview

Mammy has a grandson she adores even though he is a good for nothing. One day Maurice disappears and Mammy becomes blind. When Maurice finally announces his return the fond old lady is overjoyed. Unfortunately, Maurice's plane crashes and catches fire. The young man is reported missing, presumably dead. Pierre, Mammy's husband, can't bring himself to announce such a shocking news. Desperate, he finds no other solution than subterfuge : he will ask a young couple to pass themselves off as Maurice and his girlfriend.

Cast

Gaby Morlay

Mrs. Pierre aka 'Mammy'

Pierre Larquey

Dr. André Pierre

Françoise Arnoul

Marthe Roux

Andrée de Chauveron

Geneviève

Claude Nicot

The boyfriend

Solange Varenne

Marie

Michel Jourdan

The real Maurice

Marcel Delaître

Acolyte of Maurice

Philippe Hersent

Acolyte of Maurice

Luce Fabiole

Concierge

René Hell

Newsboy

Philippe Lemaire

Maurice Laprade

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