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When the police reveal the man they believe to be the culprit- Mildred's first husband, Bert Pierce (Bruce Bennett), who was the owner of the murder weapon- Mildred proclaims his innocence with emotion. Realizing that she knows more than she lets on, the detectives gather information from Mildred.
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 ...
Brief Synopsis. A woman turns herself into a business tycoon to win her selfish daughter a place in society. Cast & Crew. Read More. Michael Curtiz. Director. Joan Crawford. Mildred Pierce. Jack Carson. Wally Fay. Zachary Scott. Monte Beragon. Eve Arden. Ida Corwin. Ann Blyth. Veda Pierce. Photos & Videos. View All. 8 Photos. 1 Photo. Film Details.
Mar 22, 2011 · Mildred Pierce is a masterpiece of modern film noir — or, if you prefer, TV noir — and it's anchored by a performance by Winslet that is unlikely to be beaten at next year's Emmys.
Melodrama casts noirish shadows in this portrait of maternal sacrifice from Hollywood master Michael Curtiz. Joan Crawford’s iconic performance as Mildred, a single mother hell-bent on freeing her children from the stigma of economic hardship, solidified Crawford’s career comeback and gave the actor her only Oscar.
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.
Overview. A hard-working mother inches towards disaster as she divorces her husband and starts a successful restaurant business to support her spoiled daughter. Michael Curtiz. Director. James M. Cain. Novel. Ranald MacDougall. Screenplay. Reviews. 1. Written by John Chard on November 26, 2019.
