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Release Date:
20 October 1945 (USA)
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In her heart of hearts she knew it would happen this way ! more
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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
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Won Oscar.
Another 2 wins
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5 nominations
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(22 articles)
Kate Winslet Heads for TV in 'Mildred Pierce' Remake
(From Cinematical. 16 August 2009, 6:03 PM, PDT)
Kate Winslet Eyes 'Mildred Pierce' Miniseries
(From Get The Big Picture. 15 August 2009, 4:25 AM, PDT)
(From Cinematical. 16 August 2009, 6:03 PM, PDT)
Kate Winslet Eyes 'Mildred Pierce' Miniseries
(From Get The Big Picture. 15 August 2009, 4:25 AM, PDT)
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Crawford's tour-de-force is a real stunner.
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Cast
(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 min
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1.37 : 1 more
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Mono (RCA Sound System)
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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:PG
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Shooting the early scenes, director Michael Curtiz accused Joan Crawford of needlessly glamorizing her working mother role. She insisted she was buying her character's clothes off the rack, but didn't mention that her own dressmaker was fitting the waists and padding out the shoulders.
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Continuity: The placement of the hat-stand after Bert arrives home.
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South American Way
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Joan Crawford's tour-de-force as a self-sacrificing mother is a real stunner. Directed by Michael Curtiz, and based on James M.Cain's steamy novel, "Mildred Pierce" is a slick stylish sudser that ranks among the best.
After a decade-long streak at MGM, Crawford, made her way over to Warner Bros. It was a brilliant move as Crawford won an Oscar (as Mildred) and ended up back on top.
As the title character, Crawford brings a sense of steely determination and guts. As a devoted housewife, Mildred puts the needs of her family first. So when her husband (Bruce Bennett) begins a sleazy affair with a woman down the street, Mildred kicks him out and starts life anew. Nothing - not even one daughter's death and another daughter's selfishness - stops Mildred from working her way to the top. She goes from waitress in a greasy diner to the wealthy owner of a successful restaurant chain. But despite her achievements, Mildred must contend with a slimy lover (Zachary Scott) and her increasingly vile and spoiled daughter, Veda (Ann Blyth). All the drama comes to a rousing climax, which culminates in a physical altercation between brat and mom.
Crawford's gut-wrenchingly sympathetic performance draws you in, and the sparks that she and the wonderful Blyth create are unforgettable. Also, a playful Eve Arden as Mildred's pal, spouts off some terrific dialogue.
"Mildred Pierce" is an exceptional piece of work that uses some of the finest elements of classic cinema. The story moves along at a sleek pace, and thanks to the writers, "Mildred" never sinks in the froth of its own soapiness. A powerful, emotional cinematic experience.