Back To Index Mildred Pierce
 Barnes & Noble One of the greatest Hollywood movies about mother love -- rivaled only by STELLA DALLAS -- MILDRED PIERCE is a triumph for both Joan Crawford, who earned an Academy Award for her portrayal of the title character, and director Michael Curtiz, who elevated a gritty B-movie tale to truly artful melodrama. Based on James M. Cains novel, the plot unfolds in a seamless weave of mystery and melodrama as Mildred tells her life story while confessing to a crime she may or may not have committed. Her unique rise and fall -- from waitress to restaurateur to socialite to murder suspect -- is fueled by her blinding love for her daughter, Vera, who constantly rejects her. Under the great Curtiz, who gave the world CASABLANCA, MILDRED PIERCE is a taut melodrama that blends film noir with elements of the "womens" film. Full of noble feelings and snakes in the grass, this pulpy soap opera is swift, vicious, and full of pungent energy. The excellent cast also features Eve Arden as Mildreds tart-tongued business associate and Zachary Scott as the louche playboy who sets Mildred up in the restaurant business. Rachel Saltz Interested in the song lyrics? - Check out themostlyrics.com! Looking For A DVD? - Check out dvd-a-rama.com! |
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