Incomparable comic character actress Zasu Pitts is Emma, a spinster who is called "Aunt" by all who love her. To the great disapproval of her old maid sisters, Emma pines for the late "Gentleman Jim," and dreams of her youth when she was romanced by the legendary boxer.
Emma reads about "Gentleman Jim's" troubled son, Mickey O'Banion, and his
upcoming championship fight with Tiger Wilson. Emma heads out to the big city on
a mission to help the boy, who, if things had turned out differently, might well
have been her son.
In the city, Emma is mistaken for notorious lady gangster Ma Parker and
becomes innocently involved in a mob war. Assuming the identity and attitude of
the hard-boiled Ma Parker, Emma realizes that she will be better able to help
Mickey's career in disguise.
A rich comedy thick with intricate complications and a triumphant star
performance by Zasu Pitts, So's Your Aunt Emma is a touching character study of
a sweet little old lady who sets things right after many years of living in the
shadows of her fading memories.
Starring: Zasu Pitts, Roger Pryor & Warren Hymer
Directed by: Jean Yarbrough
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