Based loosely on Kathryn Forbes' book "Mama's Bank Account," this film offers richer detail and more intricate characterizations. Set in turn-of-the-century San Francisco, the story follows the life of young Katrina Hansen as she chronicles her experiences with her extended family, blending traditional Norwegian values with "modern" American ways. This film is so successful that it has become a popular radio show, which then turned into a TV sitcom, both featuring Barbara BelGeddes and Irene Dunne.
