Marie Dressler
Emma Thatcher Smith
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Emma is a 1932 American pre-Code comedy-drama film released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, starring Marie Dressler, written by Leonard Praskins from a story by Frances Marion, and directed by Clarence Brown. The supporting cast features Richard Cromwell, Jean Hersholt and Myrna Loy.
- $1,972,000
- Clarence Brown, Harry Rapf
- $350,000
Emma (1932) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Brief Synopsis. A housekeeper faces unexpected snobbery when she marries her boss. Cast & Crew. Read More. Clarence Brown. Director. Marie Dressler. Emma [Thatcher Smith] Richard Cromwell. Ronnie [Smith] Jean Hersholt. Mr. [Frederick] Smith. Myrna Loy. Isabelle [Countess Marlin] John Miljan. District Attorney. Photos & Videos. View All. 1 Photo.
- Clarence Brown, Charles Dorian
- Marie Dressler
The film was a box office sensation in 1932. The film presents another very early Myrna Loy performance, in which she plays against type in the role of a spoiled and selfish daughter.
- (13)
- David Nusair
- Drama
- Clarence Brown
Overview. When Fred Smith's wife dies in childbirth, Emma Thatcher, who has been nanny to the couple's three children, cares also for the family's new addition. Fred becomes rich and successful, then he and Emma marry. When Fred dies, his will becomes a source of trouble between the children and Emma.
Synopsis by Hal Erickson. Emma is a turn-of-the-century domestic drama completely dominated by star Marie Dressler. She plays the maid of an upper middle class family, keeping her wits about her as her employers suffer crisis after crisis. When the master of the house (Jean Hersholt), a prominent inventor, is widowed, he proposes marriage to Emma.
