Mammy (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1930, Mammy is a comedy and music film directed by Michael Curtiz, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. Mammy features Al Jolson as the star of a travelling minstrel show, appearing in a small Southern town. Jolson falls in love with an actress in the troupe (Lois Moran), but she loves another. One of Jolson's fellow minstrels (Lowell Sherman) is shot backstage, and it is assumed thanks to several plot convolutions that Jolson is guilty of the deed.
Who’s in it. Mammy stars Al Jolson as Al Fuller, Louise Dresser as Mother Fuller, Lois Moran as Nora Meadows and Lowell Sherman as Billy West, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Mammy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mammy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mammy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mammy (1930)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mammy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mammy worth watching?
- Mammy holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mammy?
- Mammy stars Al Jolson, Louise Dresser, Lois Moran, Lowell Sherman and Hobart Bosworth.
- When was Mammy released?
- Mammy was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.