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Seven Shadows – Day Two: MILDRED PIERCE by Andrew D.
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on May 2, 2012
Save for the beginning and the end, Mildred Pierce isn’t your typical piece of film noir, at least it’s not what I think of when I picture the genre. As the film opens, gunshots fill the air and a mustached man, whom we later learn is Monte Beragon (Scott), keels over dead, his last word: “Mildred!” read more
THE COSTUMES OF “MILDRED PIERCE” (1945)
Backlots Posted by Lara on Jul 31, 2011
Last night I went to see “Mildred Pierce” at the Castro Theatre with Tony, a good friend of mine and fellow classic film lover. I had seen it on the big screen when I was in Paris, but it’s always so much fun to watch it with a huge crowd–especially at the Castro! One thing read more
From Script to Celluloid: Mildred Pierce (1945)
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Jun 27, 2011
Countless film noir features were based on popular novels of the day, from The Postman Always Rings Twice to Nightmare Alley. One of the best was Mildred Pierce – novel by James Cain, film starring Oscar-winner Joan Crawford in the title role, supported by Zachary Scott, Ann Blyth, Jack Carson, Bruc read more
Kate Winslet and Evan Rachel Wood at HBO's Mildred Pierce Premiere
GlamAmor Posted by on Mar 31, 2011
The leading ladies of HBO's five-part miniseries Mildred Pierce stepped out in their retro best for the premiere last week. Both Kate Winslet and Evan Rachel Wood chose body conscious dresses that were inspired by stars of Old Hollywood. I thought Ms. Wood looked absolutely perfect from read more
The Style Essentials--Joan Crawford Works Hard in 1945's Film Noir MILDRED PIERCE
GlamAmor Posted by on Mar 30, 2011
Once HBO launched its five-part miniseries Mildred Pierce, I knew it was important to bring attention to the original 1945 movie of the same name. Mildred Pierce has actually become one of my favorite films over the years...a Warner Brothers film noir classic. It's bas read more
Mildred Pierce
The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on Dec 16, 2010
Throughout WWII women had stepped up, taken factory jobs and realized the joy and accomplishment of working and providing. In 1945, men were returning from war and pushing Rosie the Riveter out of her job and back into the home, where she was to get to work on creating the Baby Boomer generation. read more
Cinematic Shorts: Mildred Pierce
MacGuffin Movies Posted by RBuccicone on Oct 26, 2010
Mildred Pierce (1945) Mildred Pierce was the first Joan Crawford movie I ever watched, and it truly turned out to be the perfect introduction to the legend. Crawford won her only Best Actress Oscar for what was her first film with Warner Bros. after leaving a lengthy career with MGM. My read more
Motherhood + Noir = Mildred Pierce (1948).
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on May 9, 2010
Mildred Pierce (1945). Cast: Joan Crawford, Ann Blyth, Jack Carson, Zachary Scott, and Eve Arden. Noir. Screenplay by Ranald MacDougall, William Faulkner, and Catherine Turney was based upon the 1941 novel Mildred Pierce by James M. Cain. Director: Michael Curtiz and produced by Jerry Wald with J read more
Robert Osborne interviews Ann Blyth at a screening of Mildred Pierce (1945)
Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on Nov 30, -0001
Ceiling of the Grauman's Egyptian Theatre
Press Photo
I had the privilege of attending a special screening of Mildred Pierce (1945) at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood as part of the TCM Classic Film Festival. This event was #1 on my list of all the events and screenings I wanted to attend. read more