A Happy Mother's Day(1963)
A Happy Mother's Day Synopsis
A cinéma vérité documentary observing the Fischer family of Aberdeen, South Dakota, following the 1963 birth of the first surviving American quintuplets. Filmed shortly after the event, the film contrasts civic promotion, media attention, and commercial interest with the private fatigue and quiet suffering of Mrs. Fischer, revealing the tensions between spectacle and family life.
A Happy Mother's Day (1963) is a documentary film directed by Joyce Chopra, released on December 31, 1963 with a runtime of 26m. It stars Ed McCurdy. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Joyce Chopra
- Status:
- Released
A Happy Mother's Day Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Joyce Chopra.
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A Happy Mother's Day Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 9 ratings.
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A Happy Mother's Day – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in A Happy Mother's Day?
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The main cast of A Happy Mother's Day (1963) includes Ed McCurdy. The film was directed by Joyce Chopra. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Happy Mother's Day released?
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A Happy Mother's Day was released on December 31, 1963 and runs for 26m.
Is A Happy Mother's Day worth watching?
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A Happy Mother's Day (1963) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.