num_pages: 238
description: Albert J. LaValley's through and insightful guide to Mildred Pierce at once tells us much about the making of this complex film, the problems and process of transferring the story to the screen, the specific and important roles of the producer, director, and set designer, and how the film relates to broad trends within the industry. It is without a doubt the most thorough treatment of this important American motion picture.
language: English
title: Mildred Pierce
titlecomplete: Mildred Pierce
characters: Monty, Bert, Veda, Mildred
genres: 20th Century, Literature, Crime, Historical, Classics, Novels, Noir, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Mystery
ratings_count: 9709
places: California
publisher: Vintage