Review of Stella Dallas (1937) by Jeff B — 14 Jul 2011
Tears will flow as Ms Stanwyck (one of Hollywood's truly under appreciated stars, at least as far as the Academy was concerned.) first draws you in with a gut turning display of loutishness, but then twists the knife with its gut-wrenching climax.
Some here compare it to Bette Davis's Classic 'Of Human Bondage' and the only Academy Award Winning turn for Joan Crawford "Mildred Pierce', I do not see that at all. Consistently excellent in her roles (see 'Christmas in Connecticut' or 'Meet John Doe') Ms Stanwyck owns the three-hankie tear jerker, and the jewel in her crown is 'Stella Dallas'/.
This review of Stella Dallas (1937) was written by Jeff B on 14 Jul 2011.
Stella Dallas has generally received very positive reviews.
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