A stage-actress mother and her daughter wage a battle of wills in a "don't do this, daughter" and "don't do that, daughter" story of youthful folly and over-zealous parental devotion..
The Verdict: A Fascinating, Often Suffocating Relic Is Mother Knows Best worth watching today? If you are a student of film history or a fan of high-stakes melodrama, the answer is a firm yes. However, if you struggle with the technical hiccups of early 'part-talkies,' this might feel like a chore. It is a film specifi...
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"The Verdict: A Fascinating, Often Suffocating Relic Is Mother Knows Best worth watching today? If you are a student of film history or a fan of high-stakes melodrama, the answer is a firm yes. However, if you struggle with the technical hiccups of early 'part-talkies,' this might feel like a chore. It is a film specifically for those who enjoy seeing the blueprints of modern tropes—in this case, the 'stage mother' archetype that would later give us everything from Gypsy to Black Swan. General au..."
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