Anne Ramsey in Throw Momma From The Train
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Stumble ThisThrow Momma from the Train is a comedy film released in 1987. The movie was inspired by the 1951 Alfred Hitchcock thriller Strangers on a Train, which also plays a role in the movie. The title comes from the 1956 hit song, Mama From The Train (A Kiss, A Kiss) written by Irving Gordon and sung by Patti Page.
It stars Billy Crystal, Danny DeVito (who also directed), Anne Ramsey, Kim Greist, Rob Reiner, Branford Marsalis, and Kate Mulgrew, with a cameo from Oprah Winfrey.
The film received mixed reviews but was a major commercial success. Anne Ramsey was singled out for praise and her portrayal of the maniacal and overbearing Mrs. Lift and received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. - youtuber
It stars Billy Crystal, Danny DeVito (who also directed), Anne Ramsey, Kim Greist, Rob Reiner, Branford Marsalis, and Kate Mulgrew, with a cameo from Oprah Winfrey.
The film received mixed reviews but was a major commercial success. Anne Ramsey was singled out for praise and her portrayal of the maniacal and overbearing Mrs. Lift and received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. - youtuber
I can't imagine there was a better choice to be found than Ramsey for that role, even if you looked over the entire world. And DeVito, as always, demonstrates that he's nothing short of a genius when it comes to comedy.