Mildred Pierce

The film 'Mildred Pierce' follows the story of a hard-working mother who, after a divorce, builds a successful restaurant business to secure her spoiled daughter's future. However, her relationship with her daughter becomes strained due to the latter's manipulative nature and ungratefulness.

• Joan Crawford won an Oscar for her role in this film.
• The film was adapted from a novel by James M. Cain.
• Crawford's career was rejuvenated after her role in 'Mildred Pierce'.
• The film was remade as a mini-series in 2011.
• The film marked the directorial debut of Michael Curtiz.

• I don't notice you shrinking away from my filthy lucre!
• Personally, Veda's convinced me that alligators have the right idea. They eat their young.
• With this money I can get away from you. From you and your chickens and your pies and your kitchens and everything that smells of grease.
• Let's get stinko.
• All right, I'll say it: I hate you.