Rambling Rose is a 1991 film set in 1930sGeorgia starring Laura Dern and Diane Ladd. The two really are mother and daughter, and both earned Academy Award nominations for their performances in this film. Executive Producer was Edgar J. Scherick. Calder Willingham wrote the original novel with the same name in 1972 and later wrote the screenplay for the film. 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The 1930s (years from 1930â1939) were described as an abrupt shift to more radical and conservative lifestyles, as countries were struggling to find a solution to the Great Depression, also known in Europe as the World Depression. ... Laura Elizabeth Dern (born February 10, 1967 in Los Angeles, California) is an American actress. ... Diane Ladd (b. ... Although he never won an Oscar for any of his movie performances, the comedian Bob Hope received two honorary Oscars for his contributions to cinema. ... Edgar J. Scherick (October 24, 1924 â December 2, 2002) was one of the most prolific producers of television miniseries, made-for-television films, and theatrical motion pictures. ... Calder Willingham was an American, novelist and screenwriter. ...