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Louisa

Play trailer Poster for Louisa Released Aug 1, 1950 1h 30m Romance Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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Successful architect Hal Norton (Ronald Reagan) urges his elderly, widowed mother, Louisa (Spring Byington), to find something to do besides tormenting his wife (Ruth Hussey), son (Jimmy Hunt) and teen daughter (Piper Laurie). But soon the Norton household is turned upside down when Louisa starts dating the grocer (Edmund Gwenn). Then things become much worse when Hal's boss, Abel Burnside (Charles Coburn), becomes smitten with Louisa as well, resulting in an intense love triangle.

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Virginia Graham The Spectator Unexpectedly enjoyable... is Louisa, a comedy concerning, of all things, the love-life of a grandmother. Jun 19, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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k o Good movie, well written & acted, funny. Compared to now, might seem dated, the very beginning is slow going but wait for Spring Byington (under rated) Charles Coburn as they shine as well as Ed Gwynn. On Ytube. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/09/23 Full Review steve d At least it is better than his presidency... Rated 1 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member This little bit of light-hearted fluff is suitable for the whole family. I particularly enjoyed the way the 2 older gentlemen who were pursuing the widow Louisa, acted like adolescents, which was reflected in the relationships between Louisa's grand-daughter and her 2 admirers. While not outrageously funny, it's humour, I'm sure will at least raise a smile or two. Sit back, relax and enjoy this classic comedy. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/19/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Alexander Hall

Director

Ronald Reagan

Harold "Hal" Norton

Charles Coburn

Abel Burnside

Spring Byington

Louisa Norton

Ruth Hussey

Meg Norton

Edmund Gwenn

Henry Hammond
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Movie Info

Synopsis Successful architect Hal Norton (Ronald Reagan) urges his elderly, widowed mother, Louisa (Spring Byington), to find something to do besides tormenting his wife (Ruth Hussey), son (Jimmy Hunt) and teen daughter (Piper Laurie). But soon the Norton household is turned upside down when Louisa starts dating the grocer (Edmund Gwenn). Then things become much worse when Hal's boss, Abel Burnside (Charles Coburn), becomes smitten with Louisa as well, resulting in an intense love triangle.
Director
Alexander Hall
Producer
Robert Arthur
Screenwriter
Stanley Roberts
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Production Co
Universal/Universal Int
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 1, 1950, Original
Runtime
1h 30m