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Mildred Pierce

Based On the book by James M. Cain

Mildred Pierce is a 1945 American melodrama film noir directed by Michael Curtiz and starring Joan Crawford, Jack Carson, and Zachary Scott, and featuring Eve Arden, Ann Blyth, and Bruce Bennett. Based on the 1941 novel by James M. Cain, this was Crawford's first starring role for Warner Bros. Pictures after leaving Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. She won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance.

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Release date:
September 24, 1945
Director:
Michael Curtiz
Cast:
Joan Crawford, Jack Carson, Zachary Scott, Ann Blyth, Eve Arden
Genre:
Drama, Film noir
Country:
United States
Language:
English

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Book vs Film

Cover of Mildred Pierce
The Book · 1941

Mildred Pierce

James M. Cain

Poster for Mildred Pierce
The Film · 1945

Mildred Pierce

Michael Curtiz

★ 7.9 / 10 31,578 votes · IMDb

Reached the screen 4 years after publication.

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