Ava Gardner [source]
Claudette Colbert [source]
Susan Hayward and Virginia Dale, 1940. [source]
Debbie Reynolds, 1952. [source]
Anne Francis, 1955. [source]
Piper Laurie, 1950s. [source]
Vera-Ellen, 1950. [source]
Ann Miller, 1940s. [source]
Publicity still for the 1942 movie Yankee Doodle Dandy with Jeanne Cagney, James Cagney, Joan Leslie, Walter Huston, and Rosemary DeCamp. [source]
Joan Crawford. [source]
Gloria Shea, 1932. [source]
…and God Bless America!
Feb. 1, 2011
27. Mildred Pierce (1945)
Starring Joan Crawford, Jack Carson, Zachary Scott, Eve Arden, Ann Blyth, Bruce Bennett, Lee Patrick
Directed by Michael Curtiz
Plot: “After her cheating husband leaves her, Mildred Pierce proves she can become independent and successful, but can’t win the approval of her spoiled daughter.”
This was an interesting movie. The blending of noir and melodrama was nicely done, and I was surprised at some of the twists in the plot—especially near the end. The use of flash-backs was compelling and the lighting and shadows accentuated the different moods of the story. I also thought the acting was top-notch and contained some very memorable characters. This was a very entertaining and well-done movie. If you haven’t seen it already, I recommend checking it out.
