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Mildred Pierce (DVD, 2007)
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A film noir adaptation of James M. Cain novel concerning a wife and mother who works her way to financial security to provide a rosy future for her beloved daughter, but encounters difficulties and tragedies along the way. Through flashbacks we see Mildred (Joan Crawford) unhappily married to philandering Bert Pierce (Bruce Bennett). She divorces him, keeping custody of her two beloved daughters, Veda (Ann Blyth) and Kay (Jo Anne Marlowe). To keep oldest daughter Veda in comparative luxury, Mildred ends up taking a waitressing position at a local restaurant. With the help of slimy real estate agent Wally Fay (JACK CARSON), she eventually buys her own establishment, which grows into a chain of restaurants throughout Southern California. Meanwhile, Mildred smothers Veda in affection and creature comforts. She goes so far as to enter into a loveless marriage with the wealthy Monty Beragon in order to improve her social standing; Beragon repays the favour by living the life of a layabout playboy, much to Mildred's dismay -- and possible financial ruin.Product Identifiers
EAN7321900657129
eBay Product ID (ePID)72564393
Product Key Features
ActorBruce Bennett, Jack Carson, Zachary Scott, Moroni Olsen, George Tobias, Eve Arden, Lee Patrick, Ann Blyth, Joan Crawford
Film/TV TitleMildred Pierce
DirectorMichael Curtiz
FormatDVD
Release Year2007
FeaturesBlack & White
GenreDrama, General
Run Time106 Mins
Additional Product Features
CertificatePG
Number of Discs1
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States of America
Additional InformationJoan Crawford won an Academy Award for her bravura portrayal of the titular heroine in MILDRED PIERCE. The original James M. Cain novel concerns a wife and mother who works her way to financial security to provide a rosy future for her beloved daughter, but encounters difficulties and tragedies along the way. Ranald McDougall's screenplay tones down the sexual content, enhancing its film noir value by adding a sordid murder. The film opens with oily lounge lizard Monte Beragon (Zachary Scott) being pumped full of bullets. Croaking out the name 'Mildred', he collapses and dies. Both the police and the audience are led to believe that the murderer is chain-restaurant entrepreneur Mildred Pierce (Crawford), who takes the time to relate some of her sordid history. As the flashback begins, we see Mildred unhappily married to philandering Bert Pierce (Bruce Bennett). She divorces him, keeping custody of her two beloved daughters, Veda (ANN BLYTH) and Kay (JO ANNE MARLOWE). To keep oldest daughter Veda in comparative luxury, Mildred ends up taking a waitressing position at a local restaurant. With the help of slimy real estate agent Wally Fay (JACK CARSON), she eventually buys her own establishment, which grows into a chain of restaurants throughout Southern California. Meanwhile, Mildred smothers Veda in affection and creature comforts. She goes so far as to enter into a loveless marriage with the wealthy Monty Beragon in order to improve her social standing; Beragon repays the favour by living the life of a layabout playboy, much to Mildred's dismay -- and possible financial ruin.
AwardsBest Actress In A Leading Role 1945 - Joan Crawford
Sound sourceDolby Digital
Movie/TV TitleMildred Pierce
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- 06 Oct, 2017
Present
Bought as a present as we were discussin Film Noir. However this is an engaging film with some Classic screen actors, Anne Blyth and the famous Joan Crawford who also won an academy award for it. Inspiratinal story of a waitress that worked her way up to own the whole business set against the back drop of a murder! Classic!!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 08 Sep, 2021
Such a good movie!
I am a latecomer to this classic, but it was certainly worth the wait! Joan Crawford is still a tough cookie, but this time it's her spoilt daughter who is the b*tch! Tense, melodramatic stuff, I absolutely loved it and Joan gave the performance of her career. Well worth watching!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 12 Jan, 2018
Mildred Pierce DVD film noir classic
this film Mildred Pierce was released in 1945 originally but has stood the test of time well, because it was a well acted, first class script with an intriguing twist in the tale towards the end.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 10 Jan, 2017
Mildred Pierce review.
Great price. A really lovely video. A real tear jerker. A lesson for all of us. Her daughter is a spoilt brat and the mother so wants to be loved she continues to give to the detriment of them both. ' Spare the rod and spoil the child '.This is so true but it still makes your heart bleed because you feel the mothers pain. This is a classic tear jerker. Beautifully filmed and acted.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 24 Jun, 2021
Joan Crawford at her best
Will always love this movie classicVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 10 Nov, 2023
Great
Excellent quality at a good priceVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 10 Jul, 2019
Plain and simple
Classic film with a movie great actressVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 31 Oct, 2017
Dvd
Thank you great quality great priceVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 24 Jan, 2018
Great movie
Loved this movie Joan Crawford was amazing in itVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 18 Aug, 2021
Engaging film about the mother/daughter relationship
Engaging film about family, particularly the complicated mother/daughter relationships.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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