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Mildred Pierce (1945) -- 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.
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Director:
Writers:
Ranald MacDougall (screenplay)
James M. Cain (novel)
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Release Date:
20 October 1945 (USA) more
Tagline:
In her heart of hearts she knew it would happen this way ! more
Plot:
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 synopsis
Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 2 wins & 5 nominations more
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(22 articles)
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A Truly Great Film Noir Masterpiece more (121 total)

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Runtime:
111 min
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1.37 : 1 more
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Mono (RCA Sound System)
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During Monty's seduction of Mildred in front of the fire a record is playing. If you listen, it is the theme from Now, Voyager (1942), a hit Warner Bros. film from 1942 starring Bette Davis. more
Goofs:
Audio/visual unsynchronized: Just before Veda is taken into custody, she tells Mildred: "I'll get by," but her lips don't move. more
Quotes:
Kay Pierce: You ought to do something about your sit-down.
Veda: What's wrong with it?
Kay Pierce: It sticks out.
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Referenced in Outrageous! (1977) more
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It Can't Be Wrong more

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45 out of 57 people found the following comment useful.
A Truly Great Film Noir Masterpiece, 18 August 2002
9/10
Author: Shelly_Servo3000 from Wisconsin

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

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