This was a good early melodrama--the first of Ratoff's films I have seen (at least to my knowledge) and American films starring Ingrid Bergman, one of my favourite actresses (three earlier Swedish films she's in, that I found in an inexpensive boxed set by Kino Lorber, is delightful). This boasted a strong supporting cast too, as Bergman's Emilie does everything she can to provide support for the family she loves working for so dearly. It was short and sweet, and is good value for the cinephile if you like the 30's-and-40's style of filmmaking, and enjoy melodramas. Other fine directors who…
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Emilie has been hired to care for the four sons of wealthy Adam Stoddard and his wife, Molly. After Molly dies, Adam and the boys grow to depend on Emilie even more. At the same time, Emilie falls in love with Adam. The boys grow up, but Adam insists that Emilie stay on as part of the family. Her relationships with both the boys and Adam become strained after one son marries a gold-digging viper named Hester. Written by Daniel Bubbeo
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- English
- Production
- Columbia Pictures
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Cast
Ingrid BergmanEmilie Gallatin
Warner BaxterAdam Stoddard
Susan HaywardHester Stoddard
Fay WrayMolly Stoddard
Richard DenningJack Stoddard
Johnny DownsDavid Stoddard
Robert ShawChris StoddardCharles LindPhillip Stoddard (older)Billy RayJack Stoddard (younger)Steven MullerDavid Stoddard (younger)Wallace ChadwellChris Stoddard (younger)Bobby WalbergPhillip Stoddard (younger)Media
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Emilie has been hired to care for the four sons of wealthy Adam Stoddard and his wife, Molly. After Molly dies, Adam and the boys grow to depend on Emilie even more. At the same time, Emilie falls in love with Adam. The boys grow up, but Adam insists that Emilie stay on as part of the family. Her relationships with bot…
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