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Mildred Pierce is a psychological drama by James M. Cain published by Alfred A. Knopf in 1941. [1] A story of “social inequity and opportunity in America" set during the Great Depression, Mildred Pierce follows the trajectory of a lower-middle class divorcee with two children in her tragic struggle to achieve financial and personal success. [2] .
Mildred Pierce is a 1945 American melodrama/film noir directed by Michael Curtiz and starring Joan Crawford, Jack Carson, and Zachary Scott, also featuring Eve Arden, Ann Blyth, and Bruce Bennett.
- $5.6 million ($91.6 million in 2022 dollars)
- Max Steiner
- $1.4 million
- Jerry Wald
A classic film starring Joan Crawford as a hard-working mother who divorces her husband and starts a restaurant business, but faces betrayal and tragedy. Based on James M. Cain's novel, the film won an Oscar and explores themes of love, ambition, and social status.
- (28K)
- Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
- Michael Curtiz
- 1945-10-20
A faithful adaptation of James M. Cain's novel, the mini series follows Mildred Pierce, a divorced mother who opens a restaurant business and faces family conflicts and betrayals. The series won five Primetime Emmys and features a stellar cast, including Guy Pearce, Evan Rachel Wood, and Melissa Leo.
- (23K)
- 2011-03-27
- Drama
- 336
Mildred Pierce is an American period drama television miniseries created by Todd Haynes for HBO. Adapted from James M. Cain 's 1941 novel of the same name , [1] It is about the titular heroine ( Kate Winslet ), a divorcée during the Great Depression struggling to establish a restaurant business while yearning for the respect of her ...
- $20 million
88% Tomatometer 49 Reviews 90% Audience Score 5,000+ Ratings When Mildred Pierce's (Joan Crawford) wealthy husband leaves her for another woman, Mildred decides to raise her two daughters on...
- (49)
- Drama
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Watch the five-part adaptation of James M. Cain's novel about a divorced mother who becomes a successful businesswoman in Depression-era California. The miniseries features interviews, behind the scenes, and more on the official website for HBO.
