Stage Mother (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1933, Stage Mother is a drama and romance film directed by Charles Brabin, running about 85 minutes. “Her life was all CAREER and no CARESSES” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Kitty Lorraine has one purpose in life: turning her daughter Shirley into a star. Kitty controls every aspect of the girl's nascent career -- even blackmailing a stage manager so that Shirley can take a more prestigious gig. But Kitty goes too far when she breaks up her daughter's budding relationship with sweet artist Warren Foster. Heartbroken, Shirley sets off on a series of disastrous but profitable relationships.
Who’s in it. Stage Mother stars Alice Brady as Kitty Lorraine, Maureen O'Sullivan as Shirley Lorraine, Franchot Tone as Warren Foster and Phillips Holmes as Lord Reggie Aylesworth, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Stage Mother has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stage Mother page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stage Mother tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stage Mother (1933)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Stage Mother change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Stage Mother worth watching?
- Stage Mother holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Stage Mother?
- Stage Mother stars Alice Brady, Maureen O'Sullivan, Franchot Tone, Phillips Holmes and Ted Healy.
- When was Stage Mother released?
- Stage Mother was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.