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20 October 1945 (USA) moreTagline:
In her heart of hearts she knew it would happen this way ! morePlot:
After her cheating husband leaves her, Mildred Pierce proves she can become independent and successful, but can't win the approval of her spoiled daughter. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Won Oscar. Another 2 wins & 5 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Outrage—Interview with Kirby Dick (From Twitch. 6 May 2009, 11:03 PM, PDT)
Photo Flash: Hell In A Handbag's Dueling Divas
(From BroadwayWorld.com. 1 April 2009, 2:52 PM, PDT)
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A Truly Great Film Noir Masterpiece moreCast
(Complete credited cast)| Joan Crawford | ... | Mildred Pierce Beragon | |
| Jack Carson | ... | Wally Fay | |
| Zachary Scott | ... | Monte Beragon | |
| Eve Arden | ... | Ida Corwin | |
| Ann Blyth | ... | Veda Pierce Forrester | |
| Bruce Bennett | ... | Albert ('Bert') Pierce | |
| Lee Patrick | ... | Mrs. Maggie Biederhof | |
| Moroni Olsen | ... | Inspector Peterson | |
| Veda Ann Borg | ... | Miriam Ellis | |
| Jo Ann Marlowe | ... | Kay Pierce |
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111 minCountry:
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1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (RCA Sound System)Certification:
Spain:13 | Sweden:15 | UK:A (original rating) | USA:Approved (PCA #10660) | Canada:PG (video rating) | Argentina:16 | Australia:PG | Chile:18 | Finland:K-16 | UK:PGFun Stuff
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William Faulkner contributed to the script, but his additions were not used. He wrote a scene that had Butterfly McQueen consoling Joan Crawford while singing a gospel song. moreGoofs:
Audio/visual unsynchronized: Just before Veda is taken into custody, she tells Mildred: "I'll get by," but her lips don't move. moreQuotes:
Monte: We weren't expecting you Mildred, obviously.Veda: It's just as well you know. I'm glad you know.
Mildred: How long has this been going on?
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Sweet Georgia Brown moreFAQ
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Joan Crawford, one of the world's great movie stars, truly shines in "Mildred Pierce", a tense, prickly film noir full of suspense and drama!
Joan is Mildred, a hard working pie and chicken maven who becomes a successful restuaranteur. Ann Blyth is superb as her nasty daughter Veda, who stoops to every level to get what she wants. Eve Arden and Jack Carson are unstoppable as Mildred's friends. "Mildred Pierce" was directed by the famed Michael Curtiz, best known for his work in "Casablanca". But it is my opinion that his best work is "Mildred Pierce". The lighting, the costumes, the sets, and most importantly, the writing all help this gem of a film become a true classic.
Joan won an Oscar for her breathtaking performance, but the tour de force powerhouse in "Mildred Pierce" was Ann Blyth. Black hearted Veda was the lynch pin of this movie, and Blyth's portrayal made Veda seem all too real and frightening. Nominated for an Oscar, she should have won.
Don't miss this timeless nail-biter