Review of Stella Dallas (1925) by Deirdre W — 08 Apr 2009

I defy any woman not to cry at this. They would need to be so cold.

This review of Stella Dallas (1925) was written by Deirdre W on 08 Apr 2009.

Stella Dallas has generally received very positive reviews.

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Weepy and melodramatic? No doubt. Over the top? Dangerously close, but hey it was 1937…

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By Jeff B (2,998) on 14 Jul 2011

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By Devon B (391) on 26 Jun 2011

Poor Stella…

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By Patty Ann (2) on 01 Feb 2009

Oh my God! This is the best Mother daughter movie ever! I cry everytime I see it and I've seen it dozens of times…

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By Matt H (2,287) on 15 May 2013

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By Andy C (1,868) on 09 May 2011

The movie was so popular it became a radio serial on 25 October 1937, dramatizing the later lives of characters in the movie…

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By Aj V (1,538) on 17 Sep 2010

This was a really good drama, it's sad too. Stanwyk gives a great performance…

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By Melissa J (159) on 14 Sep 2007

So touching.. a fine example of the 'woman's movie…

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