Review of Stella Dallas (1925) by Jessica O — 15 Aug 2007

The ending makes me sob... it's just a wonderful film. Everyone should see it!

This review of Stella Dallas (1925) was written by Jessica O on 15 Aug 2007.

Stella Dallas has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Sv G (510) on 07 Sep 2010

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By Tim C (1,157) on 24 Sep 2009

I cannot stop crying, it is that good. Barbara Stanwyck plays a wokring class girl who marries a rich man but never loses her edge…

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By Greg B (807) on 11 Sep 2007

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By Veslemøy H (14) on 25 Sep 2007

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By Harim K (87) on 23 Jul 2010

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