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Mildred Pierce (1945) | |
| Director(s) | Michael Curtiz |
| Producer(s) | Jerry Wald, Jack L. Warner (executive) |
| Top Genres | Romance, Drama, Mystery, Film Noir |
| Top Topics | Book-Based, Rags to Riches, Divorce, Mother Daughter |
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Mildred Pierce Overview:
Mildred Pierce (1945) was a Drama - Film Noir Film directed by Michael Curtiz and produced by Jack L. Warner and Jerry Wald.
The film was based on the novel of the same name written by James M. Cain published in 1941.
Mildred Pierce was inducted into the National Film Registry in 1996.
Academy Awards 1945 --- Ceremony Number 18 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Actress | Joan Crawford | Won |
| Best Supporting Actress | Eve Arden | Nominated |
| Best Supporting Actress | Ann Blyth | Nominated |
| Best Cinematography | Ernest Haller | Nominated |
| Best Picture | Warner Bros. | Nominated |
| Best Writing | Ranald MacDougall | Nominated |
BlogHub Articles:
Film Noir of the Week: Mildred Pierce
By Amanda Garrett on Jun 11, 2015 From Old Hollywood FilmsIf you like film noir with a side of chicken and waffles, you're in for a treat. TCM will air Mildred Pierce (1945) starring Joan Crawford at 3 p.m. June 12 as part of its film noir festival, Summer of Darkness. I'll outline the noir elements of this classic film below. Mildred Pierce (1945) ha... Read full article
Mildred Pierce (1945) – Updated
By 4 Star Film Fan on May 21, 2015 From 4 Star FilmsBefore any gun was fired or a dead body was found at a beach house or any of that happened, Mildred was a stay at home housewife with two daughters and a husband. It becomes all too clear that all is not right in the Pierce household as Bert becomes annoyed with Mildred, who spends so much time doti... Read full article
Review: Mildred Pierce (1945)
By 4 Star Film Fan on May 21, 2015 From 4 Star FilmsBefore any gun was fired or a dead body was found at a beach house or any of that happened, Mildred was a stay at home housewife with two daughters and a husband. It becomes all too clear that all is not right in the Pierce household as Bert becomes annoyed with Mildred, who spends so much time doti... Read full article
Punishing Mildred Pierce
on May 1, 2015 From True ClassicsMildred: “I want you to have nice things. And you will have. Wait and see. I’ll get you everything. Anything you want. I promise.” Veda: “How?” Mildred: “I don’t know. But I will. I promise.” The title character of the 1945 classic Mildred Pierce, base... Read full article
Top 10 Reasons Why I Love Mildred Pierce
By shadowsandsatin on Jan 22, 2014 From Shadows and SatinAlong with Double Indemnity, The Postman Always Rings Twice, and Sudden Fear, Mildred Pierce is one of the few films noirs that I have had the pleasure of seeing on the big screen. Because of this, its a sentimental favorite of mine, but I also love it on its own merit and theres so much to love... Read full article
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Quotes from
Mildred:
Wally, you should be kept on a leash! Now why can't you be friendly?
Wally: But I *am* being friendly!
Mildred: No, I mean it. Friendship's much more lasting than love.
Wally: Yeah, but it isn't as entertaining.
Lottie: [on the opening of Mildred's restaurant] This is just like my wedding night, so exciting!
Ida: What is this, a class reunion?
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Wally: But I *am* being friendly!
Mildred: No, I mean it. Friendship's much more lasting than love.
Wally: Yeah, but it isn't as entertaining.
Lottie: [on the opening of Mildred's restaurant] This is just like my wedding night, so exciting!
Ida: What is this, a class reunion?
read more quotes from Mildred Pierce...
Facts about
Michael Curtiz was initially less than keen at working with "has-been" star Joan Crawford as she had a reputation for being difficult. Curtiz was soon won over by Crawford's dedication and hard work.
Eight different screenplays from a succession of writers were written before Ranald MacDougall's version was accepted.
Shirley Temple was originally considered for the part of Veda Pierce.
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Eight different screenplays from a succession of writers were written before Ranald MacDougall's version was accepted.
Shirley Temple was originally considered for the part of Veda Pierce.
read more facts about Mildred Pierce...
