Characters & Themes
Emma (1932) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1932 · 72 mins · English
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- Directed by
- Clarence Brown
- Starring
- Myrna Loy, Purnell Pratt, Walter Walker, Dorothy Peterson, Richard Cromwell, Jean Hersholt
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.
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