Mildred Pierce (1945) | |
| Director(s) | Michael Curtiz |
| Producer(s) | Jerry Wald, Jack L. Warner (executive) |
| Top Genres | Drama, Film Noir, Mystery, Romance |
| Top Topics | Book-Based, Divorce, Mother Daughter, Rags to Riches |
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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:
Noir Nook: Dame Name Noirs ? Mildred Pierce (1945)
By Karen Burroughs Hannsberry on Nov 12, 2020 From Classic Movie Hub BlogNoir Nook: Dame Name Noirs ? Mildred Pierce (1945) If you know anything about me, you know I love my noir dames. Everything about them fascinates me ? from their fearless approach to life to their mercenary ways ? and don?t get me started on their unadulterated sexiness. No wonder they leave so m... Read full article
Wally Fay in Mildred Pierce
By Amanda Garrett on Jun 25, 2017 From Old Hollywood FilmsToday, I'm writing about my cinematic soft spot for the character of Wally Fay in the classic film noir Mildred Pierce (1945). In the production still above, Wally, played by Jack Carson, straps on an apron to help Mildred (Joan Crawford) and Lottie (Butterfly McQueen) in the kitchen. This articl... Read full article
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
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Quotes from
Mildred: I'm sorry this had to happen; sorry for the boy, he seemed very nice.
Veda: Oh Ted's all right really. Did you see the look on his face when we told him he was going to be a father?
[laughs]
Mildred: I wish you wouldn't joke about it.
Veda: Mother, you're a scream, really you are. The next thing I know you'll be knitting little garments.
Mildred: I don't see anything so ridiculous about that.
Veda: If I were you, I'd save myself the trouble.
Monte: Oh, I wish I could get that interested in work.
Ida: You were probably frightened by a callus at an early age!
Mildred: That Ted Forrester's nice-looking, isn't he? Veda likes him.
Monte: Who wouldn't? He has a million dollars.
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Facts about
Producer Jerry Wald was keen to exploit the potential of James M. Cain's novel. He envisaged the idea of a climactic murder, then restructuring the story using flashbacks. He also infused the project with a higher moral tone that is in the original novel. With these changes, he was able to extract a cautious go-ahead from the Breen Office, which then prompted studio head Jack L. Warner to approve the purchase rights to the novel in early 1944.
Shot on stage 14 at Warner Brothers.
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