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.
Credits
Emma Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Anne Shirley
She was 13, 75 years old when she died
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as Young Isabelle (uncredited) |
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Myrna Loy
She was 26, 88 years old when she died
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as Countess Isabelle 'Izzy' Smith Marlin |
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John Miljan
He was 39, 67 years old when he died
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as District Attorney |
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Jean Hersholt
He was 45, 69 years old when he died
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as Frederick 'Fred' Smith |
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Purnell Pratt
He was 46, 55 years old when he died
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as Haskins |
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George Meeker
He was 27, 80 years old when he died
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as Bill Smith |
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Marie Dressler
She was 63, 65 years old when she died
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as Emma Thatcher Smith |
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Leila Bennett
She was 39, 72 years old when she died
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as Matilda |
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Barbara Kent
She was 24, 103 years old when she died
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as Gypsy Smith |
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Kathryn Crawford
She was 23, 71 years old when she died
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as Sue Smith |
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Richard Cromwell
He was 305, 85 years old when he died
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as Ronald 'Ronnie' Smith |
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Walter Walker
He was 67, 83 years old when he died
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as Dr. Horton (uncredited) |
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Wilfred Noy
He was 48, 64 years old when he died
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as Drake the Butler |
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Clarence Geldart
He was 66, 69 years old when he died
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as Trial Judge (uncredited) |
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Dale Fuller
She was 46, 63 years old when she died
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as Maid |
Emma Crew
| Name |
Department |
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Leonard Praskins as Screenplay. He was 35 (72) years old when He died
|
Writing |
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Cedric Gibbons as Art Direction. He was 38 (67) years old when He died
|
Art |
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Adrian as Costume Design. He was 28 (56) years old when He died
|
Costume & Make-Up |
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Oliver T. Marsh as Director of Photography. He was 38 (48) years old when He died
|
Camera |
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Douglas Shearer as Sound Director. He was 32 (71) years old when He died
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Sound |
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Frances Marion as Story. She was 43 (84) years old when She died
|
Writing |
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Clarence Brown as Director. He was 41 (97) years old when He died
|
Directing |
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Zelda Sears as Dialogue. She was 58 (62) years old when She died
|
Writing |
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William LeVanway as Editor. He was 35 (61) years old when He died
|
Editing |
