1952
Academy Awards
Actress in a Supporting Role
Thelma Ritter

Ellen McNulty leaves her New Jersey hamburger stand and heads west to pay a surprise visit to her son and his new bride. When Ellen arrives, her daughter-in-law mistakes her for the maid she has hired for a big party they are throwing. Rather than cause any embarrassment, Ellen goes along with the charade, which leads to many complications.
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1 Oscar · 1 Golden Globe
Nominated
1952
Actress in a Supporting Role
Thelma Ritter
1952
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture
Thelma Ritter
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