Our protagonist is one miss grace teasdale grimes moms mabley, an elderly busybody possessing both a sassy demeanor and a gentle spirit. Nov 02, 1974 moms mabley, one of the most durable resources of american humor, is treated like a holy relic in amazing grace, a comedy about an old black woman of such grit and gumption she almost single. Moms mabley, billed as the funniest woman in the world, and one of the most successful africanamerican comedians of alltime, brings her biting humor to the big screen in a starring role as amazing grace. The film also stars slappy white, rosalind cash, and moses gunn. A feisty old woman moms mabley forces moral support on a bigcity candidate moses gunn for mayor. Amazing grace 1974 moms mabley dvd elvis dvd collector. Allisonbridget722582 three the hard way 1974 movie trailer. See more ideas about comedians, female comedians and black history. She was a pioneering lesbian comedian, the first woman to perform at the apollo theatre, and a general badass. Jackie moms mabley one of my favorite jokes was about helen hunt who had found a purse.
Movie info a comedy in which mably is a mother who is going all out against baltimore politicians. A research and preservation based organization that focuses on the historical and present aestheticism of afro american cinema from around the world. Moms mabley is grace teasdale grimes, a baltimore, maryland widow who discovers that the. Having seen this movie on a pay movie channel, i decided to see if it was available. Moms mabley was a trailblazing africanamerican 20th century comedian known for warm yet raunchy standup routines and hit albums. Mar 25, 2018 this feature is not available right now. Find films and movies featuring moms mabley on allmovie. She carries this film on her back with no effort at all. Both her raunchy humor and the poignant story of her life.
Moms mabley loretta mary aiken aka jackie mabley brevard, north carolina, usa mar 19 1894 may 23 1975 age 81. Avengers and game of thrones rule 2019 mtv movie and tv awards. I got somethin to tell you are on the best movies starring moms mabley on flickchart. Josh binney tenants of a harlem boarding house put on a show to save their. Moms mabley s only feature film amazing grace coming to bluray on jan. These dvds will play on any dvd player anywhere in the world region free. Amazing grace 1974 starring moms mabley on dvd dvd lady. Our protagonist is one miss grace teasdale grimes moms mabley, an elderly busybody. This movie starred comedienne moms mabley as grace in her only lead role before her untimely death a year later. Apr 20, 20 moms mabley displayed humor publicly in areas that people would only speak about behind closed doors back in those days. Mabley appeared in the film, along with veteran actors butterfly mcqueen and stepin fetchit, only a year before her.
Loretta mary aiken march 19, 1894 may 23, 1975, known by her stage name jackie moms mabley, was an american standup comedian and actress. Moms mabley, dusty fletcher, marcellus wilson director. The story plot is good and even through it was filmed a good time ago, it rings true in politics today. Moms mabley the youngest teenager records, lps and cds jackie moms mabley is one historical badass you should know i have this album and it is so funny. During her career moms recorded more than twenty albums of her comedy routines and appeared on various televisions shows. Upcoming, new, and past moms mabley movies, tv shows, tv movies, appearances, specials, and more plus, a biography, news, awards, and nominations. Amazing grace is a 1974 light comedy featuring black comedienne moms mabley as a widow who tries to influence the local mayoral election in baltimore. Moms mabley, one of the most durable resources of american humor, is treated like a holy relic in amazing grace, a comedy about an old black.
Jackie moms mabley was a trailblazing africanamerican century comedian. Amazing grace features some extremely simplistic writing and broad to say the least acting, but the overall message of the film is positive and inspiring, and moms is really a sight to see. Aug 09, 1987 moms mabley, who had been a vaudeville star for half a century when white audiences began to discover her, died in 1975 at the age of 81. In this sharp and humorous look the hollywood reporter at american politics, comedienne jackie moms mabley makes her film debut as a lovable but. Find out where to watch, buy, and rent amazing grace online on moviefone. Feb 02, 2015 1974s amazing grace, released a decade after the civil rights act, is a fictional document of this struggle though in this case, fictional doesnt necessarily mean untrue.
This sale is for amazing grace 1974 starring moms mabley on dvd. A comedy in which mably is a mother who is going all out against baltimore. Here is a scene from her 1974 movie, amazing grace, where she plays the role of baltimore resident grace teasdale grimes. A year after starring in the feature film amazing grace 1974, jackie moms mabley died in white plains, new york on may 23, 1975. Remembering groundbreaking comedian moms mabley, born loretta mary aiken on the day of her birth march 19, 1894 may 23, 1975. The very end grace tisdale grimes says she may be heading to the white house because the really need her. Moms mabley, if you dont know, well, you re a l7 sucka. Josh binney tenants of a harlem boarding house put on a show to save their home. Amazing grace was released by olive films on jan 27.
Amazing grace is a 1974 comedy film directed by stan lathan and starring moms mabley. Moms mabley in the movie amazing grace moms mabley in amazing grace. She was one of the most successful entertainers of the black vaudeville stage, also known as the chitlin circuit. Ebs vintage soul music moms mabley amazing grace facebook. Definitely amazing grace is one of the amazing pieces in the movie puzzle. Moms mabley moms wows 1964 information on standup comedy from comedians whose careers started before research vintage comedy here. Amazing grace stan lathan, george lee miles, james. Beginning her career on the theater stage in the 1920s, mabley became a veteran entertainer of the chitlin circuit of africanamerican vaudeville.
Been awhle since i been traipsing through the rarelust yard and kicking myself for it. It is a really good way to see parts of baltimore in the. She takes matters in her own hands when corrupt politics pushes her too far. Amazing grace 1974 stream and watch online moviefone.
Moms mabley is grace teasdale grimes, a baltimore, maryland widow who discovers that the local mayoral election is a front for pilfering funds from her neighborhood by the incumbent mayor and his cronies. Amazing grace is a 1974 comedy film directed by stan lathan and starring moms mabley as grace teasdale grimes. Amazing grace 1974 moms mabley, billed as the funniest woman in the world, and one of the most successful africanamerican comedians of alltime, brings her biting humor to the big screen in a starring role as amazing grace. The films title is a play on words based on the name of the christian hymn amazing grace. She graced the runways for all the cougars of today. If you see me with my arms around an old man, im holding for the police. Find movie and film cast and crew information for amazing grace 1974 stan lathan on allmovie. Amazing grace is a 1974 light comedy featuring black comedienne moms mabley as a widow who tries to influence the local mayoral election in baltimore, maryland, after she discovers that a black candidate is being used by the incumbent mayor to further his own reelection efforts. Amazing grace trailer grace moms mabley, an elderly africanamerican woman, stands up against corrupt politicians trying to steal money. Moms mabley is grace teasdale grimes, a baltimore, maryland widow who discovers that the local mayoral election is a front for pilfering. Jul 17, 2019 moms mabley was a trailblazing africanamerican 20th century comedian known for warm yet raunchy standup routines and hit albums.
Moms mabley, slappy white, rosalind cash, moses gunn, james karen, george lee miles, gary bolling, dolph sweet, jon richards, stepin. In this sharp and humorous look the hollywood reporter at american politics, comedienne jackie moms mabley makes her film debut as a lovable but cantankerous variety grandma, hellbent on puttin her local boy in office. One the most successful entertainers of the black vaudeville stage, also known as the chitlin circuit, was jackie moms mabley, born loretta mary aiken in 1894. Grace is a widow who influences the local mayoral election in baltimore, maryland after she discovers her somewhat slowwitted neighbor is being used to run for mayor by shady politicians and the incumbent mayor to further his own self. The films title is a play on words based on the name of the christian.
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