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The Greatest Mother of Them All

Original title: The Greatest Mother of 'em All
  • 1969
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
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Stage mother Dolly Murdock (Ann Sothern) uses the attractiveness of her teenage daughter Tricia (Alexandra Hay) for her own economic gains, leading Tricia to experience a nightmarish loss of... Read allStage mother Dolly Murdock (Ann Sothern) uses the attractiveness of her teenage daughter Tricia (Alexandra Hay) for her own economic gains, leading Tricia to experience a nightmarish loss of innocence.Stage mother Dolly Murdock (Ann Sothern) uses the attractiveness of her teenage daughter Tricia (Alexandra Hay) for her own economic gains, leading Tricia to experience a nightmarish loss of innocence.

  • Director
    • Robert Aldrich
  • Writers
    • A.I. Bezzerides
    • Leon Griffiths
  • Stars
    • Peter Finch
    • Ann Sothern
    • Alexandra Hay
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.9/10
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    • Director
      • Robert Aldrich
    • Writers
      • A.I. Bezzerides
      • Leon Griffiths
    • Stars
      • Peter Finch
      • Ann Sothern
      • Alexandra Hay
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    Peter Finch
    Peter Finch
    • Sean Howard
    Ann Sothern
    Ann Sothern
    • Dolly Murdock
    Alexandra Hay
    Alexandra Hay
    • Tricia Murdock
    Katherine Woodville
    Katherine Woodville
    • Eva Frazer
    • (as Kate Woodville)
    John Duke
    John Duke
    • Gene Frazer
    • (as Barry Russo)
    Peter Hooten
    Peter Hooten
    • Jack
    Michael Fox
    Michael Fox
    • Night club comic
    Angel Carter
    • Night club waitress
    • Director
      • Robert Aldrich
    • Writers
      • A.I. Bezzerides
      • Leon Griffiths
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      This is a 30-minute "mini movie" that was produced with the intention of both showcasing actress Alexandra Hay and to raise the financing for a feature film version of this story.

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    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Big Love
    • Filming locations
      • Aldrich Studios, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • The Associates & Aldrich Company
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      • $140,000 (estimated)
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      • 30m
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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