With the upcoming release of HBO's mini-series of Mildred Pierce I felt it was time to take a look at the original again.
Mildred Pierce was the role Joan Crawford was born to play. A hard working divorcee who will stop at nothing to giver her daughter the very best, only to see the girl turn against her in every way.
Adapted from the novel by the great James M. Cain (The Postman Always Rings Twice) Mildred Pierce is classic American film noir with a strong feminine hero and beautiful black and white cinematography by Ernest Haller. Directed with a strong hand by Micheal Curtiz the film also stars Jack Carson, Ann Blyth, Zachary Scott and in a classic wise crackin' broad role, Eve Arden.
Nominated for six Oscars, including Best Picture, Crawford won the award for Best Actress. Mildred Pierce is an American classic and if you plan on watching the HBO series you should check out the original first.
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