Emma (1932): Cast
Emma is a 1932 comedy drama directed by Clarence Brown, starring Marie Dressler as Emma Thatcher, Jean Hersholt and Richard Cromwell. It runs 1 hour 12 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 12m (72 min)
- Director
- Clarence Brown
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Emma About?
The premise of Emma without spoilers.
Emma Thatcher has spent decades caring for the motherless Smith children, becoming the steady heart of their household. When she finally marries their father, the children’s gratitude turns to suspicion and resentment, forcing Emma to navigate new family dynamics while still providing the laughter, tears, and warmth that define her devotion.
Emma Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- younger version of character
- f rated
- character name as title
- forename as title
- pre code film
- tension
- stress
- determination
- one word title
- name in title
- childbirth
- nanny
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- housekeeper
- greed
- millionaire
- inventor
- attorney
- death
- honeymoon
- suspense
- stepmother
- rainstorm
- avarice
- stepchild
- sibling rivalry
- invention
- airfield
- train station
- ball of yarn
- laboratory
- rowboat
- airport
- biplane
- testimony
- murder trial
- december bride
- jealousy
- laundry
- maid
- forgiveness
- family relationships
- false accusation
- aviation
- niagara falls
- heart disease
- last will and testament
- airplane accident
- law
- flight simulator
- trial
Emma Cast & Characters
Marie Dressler leads the cast as Emma Thatcher, with Jean Hersholt as Frederick Smith and Richard Cromwell as Ronnie Smith. Directed by Clarence Brown; 31 actors are credited in all.
- Director Clarence Brown
- Marie Dressler as Emma Thatcher
- Jean Hersholt as Frederick Smith
- Richard Cromwell as Ronnie Smith
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Myrna Loy as Isabelle
Also Starring in Emma
· 27 more- Purnell Pratt Haskins
- Lee Phelps Railroad Ticket Agent (uncredited)
- William H. O'Brien Man (uncredited)
- Wade Boteler Airport Official (uncredited)
- Edward Hearn Haskins' Assistant (uncredited)
- John Miljan District Attorney
- Edward LeSaint Druggist at Trial (uncredited)
- George Meeker Bill
- Edward Peil Sr. Man (uncredited)
- Wilson Benge George (Second Butler) (uncredited)
- Sherry Hall Magazine and Candy Clerk (uncredited)
- Jack Pennick Man at Railway Station (uncredited)
- Dorothy Peterson Mrs. Winthrop (uncredited)
- Walter Walker Dr. Horton (uncredited)
- George Cooper Airfield Mechanic (uncredited)
- Anne Shirley Isabelle as a Child (uncredited)
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- André Cheron Count Pierre
- Clarence Geldart Trial Judge (uncredited)
- John Larkin Train Station Porter (uncredited)
- Edith Fellows Gypsy as a Child (uncredited)
- Dale Fuller Maid
- Barbara Kent Gypsy
- Leila Bennett Matilda
- Joan Standing Employment Agency Clerk (uncredited)
- Wilfred Noy Drake
- Jay Ward Bill as a Child (uncredited)
- Kathryn Crawford Sue
More from Clarence Brown
More films directed by Clarence Brown, best-rated first: The Yearling, National Velvet, Angels in the Outfield and Plymouth Adventure.
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Emma FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Emma, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Emma?
Emma runs 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).
When was Emma released?
Emma was released on January 2, 1932.
Who directed Emma?
Emma was directed by Clarence Brown.
More films by Clarence Brown Who is in the cast of Emma?
Emma stars Marie Dressler as Emma Thatcher, Jean Hersholt as Frederick Smith and Richard Cromwell as Ronnie Smith, among 31 credited actors.
Does Emma have a post-credit scene?
No. Emma has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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